Army back in Darjeeling after 2 deaths

Kolkata | Sunday | 9th July, 2017

Summary:

Two columns of the Army, one at Sonada and the other in Darjeeling town, were deployed to control the situation. The Army was redeployed to control the situation, which turned volatile as pro-Gorkhaland supporters clashed with the police in Darjeeling town and adjoining areas. more-inViolence erupted again in the Darjeeling hills on Saturday after two persons were killed, allegedly in firing by police and security forces. The violence soon spread to Darjeeling town with clashes at Chowk Bazar. The protesters also set ablaze the Sonada station of the heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway..