Shutdown in Darjeeling continues for second day
July 31, 2013 12:31
A Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM)-sponsored shutdown left most parts of Darjeeling paralysed for the second consecutive day on Wednesday.
Markets, offices and educational institutions remained closed, as the 72-hour shutdown continued. There were, however, no untoward incidents reported by the police.
Vehicular movement was also restricted.The GJM has called for the shutdown over a demand for the creation of a separate state of Gorkhaland to be carved out of parts of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts of northern West Bengal.
The police have been patrolling the highways and keeping a strict vigil to prevent any untoward incident.
Markets, offices and educational institutions remained closed, as the 72-hour shutdown continued. There were, however, no untoward incidents reported by the police.
Vehicular movement was also restricted.The GJM has called for the shutdown over a demand for the creation of a separate state of Gorkhaland to be carved out of parts of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts of northern West Bengal.
The police have been patrolling the highways and keeping a strict vigil to prevent any untoward incident.
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