Darjeeling: All India Gorkha League President Madan Tamang died on Friday after being allegedly attacked by Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) supporters in Darjeeling. Police say Tamang was attacked with sharp weapons and was being taken to Siliguri for further treatment when he succumbed to his injuries.
"Tamang was attacked near Planters' Club this morning when he was supervising the arrangements for a meeting to be held later in the day. Miscreants hit him with khukris and swords, wounding him on the shoulder and stomach," Inspector General of Police (North Bengal) KL Tamta said.
Tamang was preparing for a Gorkha meeting at Planters' Club in Darjeeling which was scheduled to take place later on Friday.
Tamta said All India Gorkha League initially decided to hold the meeting at Darjeeling Chowrasta but later shifted the venue due to opposition from GJM.
Tamang had been opposing GJM's stand on a interim set-up for Darjeeling hills and demanded Gorkhaland instead. Tension prevailed in Darjeeling following the attack with shops and markets closing down.
(With inputs from PTI)
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