In
a major relief for GJM chief Bimal Gurung and seven other party
activist, Kalimpong ACJM Court today acquitted them from the case
related to the blockage of NH-31 back in 2011. The court of ACJM Kamal
Sarkar today read out the verdict after a prolonged trial, which lasted
for over three years.
Gurung and the seven other activists
were charged for blocking the NH-31 on January 30, 2011 during the fresh
agitation for the separate state of Gorkhaland. The court cited
unavailability of evidences and witnesses by the police that led to
today decision. Gurung along with the other activists were camping in
Kalimpong since last night and presented themselves before the court for
the verdict. After the verdict was read out, Gurung thanked his lawyer
and Bar Association members. (EOIC)
In a major relief for GJM chief Bimal Gurung and seven other party activist, Kalimpong ACJM Court today acquitted them from the case related to the blockage of NH-31 back in 2011.
