Sunday, May 11, 2025 11:15 [IST]
Last Update: Saturday, May 10, 2025 18:06 [IST]
DARJEELING, : A rally was taken out today by
various social organizations in Darjeeling, demanding justice for the recent
attack on Sudan Gurung. They also warned that a strike would be called if no
action was taken within 24 hours.
Sudan Gurung, president of
Trained Unemployed Youth Welfare Organization, was assaulted late in the
evening on May 8 and sustained head injuries. He is currently undergoing treatment
at Darjeeling District Hospital.
Dipika Gurung, a social activist
who participated in the rally, stated, "We took out the rally to demand
the immediate arrest of those responsible for the attack. Sudan was fighting
for everyone's rights, and this assault amounts to an attempt to murder."
Sudan Gurung has been actively
raising his voice against the alleged Gorkhaland Territorial Administration
(GTA) teacher recruitment scam. He has claimed that the attack on him was
directly linked to his activism. The matter is currently under consideration in
the High Court.
“We also spoke to the police
and submitted our demands. They have requested 24 hours to take action.
According to them, the incident took place in the dark, and the CCTV footage
does not clearly capture the assault,” Dipika Gurung added.
She further mentioned that
their organization was contemplating a strike if their demands were not met,
but a final decision would be taken following an internal meeting.
The rally commenced from
Darjeeling Railway Station and after passing through Chowrasta concluded at
Darjeeling Sadar Police Station.
