Darjeeling (WB): Gorkha agitation continues massive hunt for
Gurung. A massive search operation was launched today in Darjeeling
hills and adjoining areas for GJM supremo Bimal Gurung, even as the
indefinite shutdown entered its 80th day. The police had yesterday
issued a lookout notice against the GJM chief for his alleged
involvement in various cases, including a bomb blast in Kalimpong police
station in which a civic volunteer was killed.
The bandh continued after Gurung revoked party convenor Binay Tamang’s decision of suspending it till September 12, when the next round of dialogue with the state government is scheduled. The GJM chief had also expelled Tamang yesterday on the charge of “violating the party line and indulging in anti-party activities”. Questioning the decision, Tamang today lashed out at Gurung and party general secretary Roshan Giri.
Protests by pro-Gorkhaland supporters have rocked various parts of the hills in support of the shutdown. Picketing by GJM supporters has been strengthened in several parts of the hills, and posters and leaflets were distributed in support of the bandh. Rallies in support of the ongoing shutdown and Gorkhaland were taken out in Darjeeling, Kurseong, Mirik, Sonada and Kalimpong. PTI
