Chakka Jam withdrawn, Indefinite Strike from Today

THE HIMALAYAN BEACON [BEACON ONLINE] EXCLUSIVE BY BARUN ROY

DARJEELING: The Chakka Jam was withdrawn from 4 pm (IST) in Darjeeling Hills and the market was opened. This was done according to the leaders of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha to allow the people trapped in the Chakka Jam to reach their respective destination. The market has also been opened so that people could stock up on the food. The indefinite strike will resume from tomorrow.

Meanwhile news coming in from Dooars Terai, the historic Jaldhaka Forest Guest House has been burnt down. A number of Forest Guest Houses have also been reported been burnt along with a number of police vehicles. All the police stations in the Hills have been surrounded by the GJM supporters. The Teesta Bridge has also been reported blocked and transport halted.