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Violence Escalates in Darjeeling; GJM Claims 3 Dead

By NDP newsroom

Violence erupted in Darjeeling on June 17, 2017, following clashes between supporters of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) and security forces. Official sources reported one death and 35 injuries among security personnel, including an assistant commandant of the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB). However, the GJM claimed that three of their supporters were killed in police firing during a rally organized by the Nari Morcha, the women's wing of GJM.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee denied the GJM's claims, accusing the group of starting the violence by opening fire. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh spoke with Banerjee to discuss the situation, emphasizing the need to restore peace in the region.

The unrest stemmed from GJM protests against the "imposition" of Bengali in schools, leading to widespread violence in Darjeeling. In response, the West Bengal government deployed the army and other security forces to control the situation. The army conducted flag marches, while GJM supporters, who had a strategic advantage due to the region's terrain, engaged in violent confrontations with police.

GJM leader Bimal Gurung called for further protests and resistance against the state government's actions. The violence also gained support from the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), which blamed the West Bengal and Union governments for the crisis.

The death of pro-Gorkhaland supporters marked a significant turning point in the ongoing political tensions in the Darjeeling hills, with deep implications for the region's future.

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