Contempt Suit against GJM Supremo Bimal Gurung

DARJEELING : A contempt petition was filed against GJM president Bimal Gurung and general secretary Roshan Giri on Tuesday, accusing them of flouting the Calcutta high court order on bandhs. On August 7, the HC had directed the state government to ensure normal life in the Hills and ordered GJM not to disrupt the process. On August 14, the court warned that any agitation that disrupted life in the Hills would be deemed a violation of the HC order. The petition asks for a rule of contempt against Gurung and the others. It is likely to be heard again on September 5.