Choudhurihat bandh

 

COOCH BEHAR, July 23: A 24-hour bandh was observed at Choudhurihat in Dinhata today. The CPI-M has called the bandh demanding strict action against gamblers. The bandh was however passed off peacefully.

 

It was learnt that some local miscreants assaulted one Mr Upen Barman, a CPI-M activist, last night. CPI-M sources at Dinhata said that Mr Barman was leading a movement against gambling in the area for a long. Recently police conducted a raid at Choudhurihat and that caused trouble for the gamblers. Suspecting Mr Barman's presence behind the raid some gamblers allegedly assaulted Mr Barman yesterday. Following that incident the CPI-M called today's bandh. []