The statue of Indian freedom fighter Durga Malla was vandalized by some unknown miscreants at Khourang on Tuesday night. Ramesh Dahal, the president of Udalguri district committee Assam Gorkha Sanmilan, vehemently protested against this, calling it an instance of hate mongering. The police administration must enquire into the incident and book the culprits, he added. Somraj Sonar, the vice-president of Udalguri district committee of All Assam Gorkha Students’ Union, also condemned this incident. He said that Durga Malla was not only a Gorkha but a freedom fighter of India. The district administration must book the miscreants behind this incident within 24 hours otherwise the organization will launch mass agitation, he warned.
Widespread condemnation and deep anguish prevailed among the Gorkha community people in the region following the incident. Prodeep Kumar Daimary, the general secretary of UPPL(L), condemned that incident as an act of cowardice and also demanded enquiry into the incident. He also appealed to the people of the region to maintain peace and understanding between themselves. This incident has jolted the faith of the Gorkha community at a time when the ABSU, NDFB(P) and others are raising their voices in support of Gorkhaland movement in Darjeeling.
UDALGURI: The Udalguri police led by DSP(Hq), Moidul Islam and assisted by Udalguri O.C, Narayan Patangia apprehended one Basanta Rabha from Sastrapara area under Harisinga P.S in Udalguri on Friday.The accused is allegedly involved in a broad daylight robbery of seven lakhs from two oil depot workers near Ambagaon of Harisinga on July 24 last.According to the workers they were accosted by a group of two men who snatched the bag containing the money.Though the workers chased the robbers they fled the scene. Based on the confession of the accused police also recovered an amount of Rs.2.13 lakhs from his possesion. Police are also looking for other angles and the role of the workers are under...
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