26 sep news express 24 :-
The BJP has announced a 12-hour Bengal shutdown today. The shutdown has been called for protesting the death of two students who have been protesting against the appointment of teachers in Islampur area. Two students were killed in police firing during the agitation. Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress has set up control rooms to ease the shutdown, while around 4,000 police personnel have been deployed in the streets. State Education Minister Partha Chatterjee has accused the BJP of blocking the development.
Howrah: Security increased in the city in view of the 12-hour bandh called by BJP in West Bengal today, in protest against the death of 2 students in a clash with police in North Dinajpur's Islampur. Buses vandalised, bus drivers wear helmets for safety pic.twitter.com/8M8asSIpDc
— ANI (@ANI) September 26, 2018
“If anybody attempts to do violence during the shutdown, the police will take strict action against them. Party workers have been asked to remain alert and are keeping an eye on the situation. It has been said that if someone tries to inspire, then do not react to it. “If the situation goes out of control, the police have been ordered to take action,” he said.
Howrah: Train movement obstructed by protesters on Howrah-Bardhaman Main Line. BJP has called for a 12-hour bandh in West Bengal today in protest against the death of 2 students following a clash with police in North Dinajpur's Islampur. pic.twitter.com/nHdR5fP5Ui
— ANI (@ANI) September 26, 2018
On the other hand BJP has accused the state government of trying to thwart this shutdown. There has been tension between the BJP and Trinamool Congress in West Bengal for some time now. During the agitation, the BJP workers stopped the train in Nadnaghat area. Some trains were stopped at this time.
Cooch Behar: Drivers of govt buses wear helmets while driving after some of the buses were vandalised by protesters today. BJP has called for a 12-hour bandh in West Bengal today in protest against the death of a student following a clash with police in North Dinajpur's Islampur. pic.twitter.com/Koe7sbcrm0
— ANI (@ANI) September 26, 2018
Supporters of Cooch Behar have broken the government bus. In many places, the trains have been stopped and the government buses have been set on fire. A government bus was set on fire in Midnapore.
West Bengal: Protesters vandalise government buses and torch tyres in Midnapore. BJP has called for a 12-hour statewide bandh today in protest against the death of a student who died following a clash with police in North Dinajpur's Islampur. pic.twitter.com/qBn4SHX0Dx
— ANI (@ANI) September 26, 2018
BJP leader Rahul Sinha has said that the state government has insulted the constitution and it has been called off against him. We are getting people support.
