CPM, JDP activists clash in Jharkhand; 2 injured

Bankura (WB), Dec 02: In continuing clashes between supporters of CPI(M) and Jharkhand Disom Party (JDP) in Bankura, two persons were injured at Taldangra as the JDP threatened to launch a "bigger protest" from December seven by blocking roads.

Tension ran high ever since CPI(M) supporters forcibly removed road blockades at Simlipal, Khatra, Taldangra and some other places two days back as JDP supporters tried to regroup and block the road which resulted in sporadic skirmishes between the two sides.

Two JDP youths were injured during a clash with CPI(M) supporters at Taldangra Shibdanga last night as they were going to attend a party rally.

Police said the two, who were taken to Bankura Medical College Hospital for treatment, had been detained.

Demanding that the duo to be released besides 71 others arrested earlier, after the November 16 clash with CPI(M) during the JDP-sponsored Bankura bandh, the JDP leadership served an ultimatum to the administration.

If the authorities did not listen to their demands by December seven, a bigger agitation will be launched, a district JDP leader said.

Bureau Report


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