Gorkhaland supporters take out silent rally; Rajnath Singh appeals for calm

June 18, 2017 13:41

As the indefinite strike called by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha enters its seventh day in Darjeeling Hills, protests over the demand for a separate state are set to intensify with party chief Bimal Gurung asking his supporters to defy curfew and assemble at Chowk Bazaar on Sunday morning.

On Saturday, at least three activists of the GJM were killed and several persons injured as protesters clashed with police in Darjeeling Hills. A senior police officer was also injured and is said to be in a critical condition.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday appealed to the people in Darjeeling to remain peaceful. In a democracy like India resorting to violence would never help in finding a solution. Every issue can be resolved through mutual dialogue, he said. Singh also added that he had spoken to Mamata Banerjee this morning.

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