West Bengal: Youth killed during protest over teacher appointments

Kolkata | Friday | 21st September, 2018

Summary:

A 19-year-old youth was killed during a clash between police and students at a school in north Bengal during a protest over the appointment of teachers. The police has denied using live ammunition, saying it had only used rubber bullets and tear gas shells. However, we will find out as to what happened.”North Dinajpur SP Sumit Kumar reiterated this, saying, “We fired rubber bullets and tear gas shells. Ten others were injured in the incident that occurred at Daribhit High School near Islampur. The victim was identified as Rajesh Sarkar, a former student of the school, who was studying at a local polytechnic college..