Locals come to the rescue of stranded tourists after protests in Darjeeling
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The protest was against 'imposition' of Bengali language in schools in the hills. (Aishik Chanda | EPS)The GJM supporters tried to break the barricades put up by the police and hurled bricks at them.Police fired tear gas shells and lathicharged at them. (Aishik Chanda | EPS)Thousands of tourists were left stranded after GJM called for a bandh in Darjeeling following the violence on Thursday. (Aishik Chanda | EPS)Bengal government has made special arrangement for the transport of the stranded tourists. Meanwhile, the local people have come to the aid of the tourists preparing and providing food. (Aishik Chanda | EPS)
