Army called in as Gorkha protesters in Darjeeling turn violent

June 17, 2017 14:07

The Army has been called in to control the situation in Darjeeling where Gorkha Janmukti Morcha protesters turned violent and clashed with police.

Security forces used rubber bullets on protesters demanding separate state of Gorkhaland

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee holds high-level meeting with members of Darjeeling development boards, ADG Law and Order, Director General of Bengal Police, chief secretary and home secretary.

GJM supporters threw stones, bottles at security forces prompting them to lathicharge and use teargas shells. The Naari Morcha of the GJM also protested against the raid and arrest. Both protesters and security personnel were injured in the clashes. A police vehicle was also set on fire by protesters, NDTV reported. -- Agencies

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