IRB commandant stabbed to death, While GJM claims death of two supporters in Darjeeling protests

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IRB commandant stabbed to death, While GJM claims death of two supporters in Darjeeling protests

Trouble-hit Darjeeling continued to simmer on Saturday as an assistant commandant of the IRB(Indian Reserve Battalion) was killed when GJM(Gorkha Janmukti Morcha) activists clashed with security forces here.

The IRB second Battalion Assistant Commandant Kiran Tamang was critically injured after being hit by a 'Khukri'( Sharp-edged weapon)-sponsored indefinite shutdown, IRB sources said.

He was taken to the hospital where he died,they said.

Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Baneerjee condemned the vandalism by the GJM and alleged "deep-rooted conspiracy".

"This is a deep-rooted conspiracy. So much of arms and ammunition couldn't have come in a day. There is an international border and sate border. They are violating the constitution. They are stockpiling illegal arms and bombs," she said.

Baneerjee alleged the GJM had connections with the northeast insurgency groups. 

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