Darjeeling turns into war zone as GJM steps up agitation for separate ‘Gorkhaland’ state
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Darjeeling turned into a virtual war zone as the GJM and the security forces engaged in pitched battles (Express photo by Partha Paul)
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Army was called on to control the situation after the GJM stepped up its agitation for a separate Gorkhaland state (Express photo by Partha Paul)
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IRB jawan fires plastic bullet towards unruly GJM supporters. (Express photo by Partha Paul)
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Security personnel seen with a handgun to take control over unruly GJM supporters. Express photo by Partha Paul
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Security personnel took shelters to save themselves from stone hurled by unruly GJM supporters. Express photo by Partha Paul
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Various areas in the Hills saw pitched battle between GJM supporters and police as four vehicles were torched. Express photo by Partha Paul
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GJM workers hurled bombs and petrol bombs on policemen, apart from throwing stones, in Darjeeling on June 17, 2017. Express photo by Partha Paul
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GJM cadres clash with police in Singmari, near Darjeeling. Express photo by Partha Paul
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Various areas in the Hills saw pitched battle between GJM supporters and police as four vehicles were torched. Express photo by Partha Paul
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As police allegedly resorted to firing and lobbing tear gas shells after lathicharge, GJM workers hurled bombs and petrol bombs on policemen, apart from throwing stones. Express photo by Partha Paul