Social Movements & Civil Rights

Bijon Setu Massacre in Calcutta

The Bijon Setu massacre occurred in Calcutta, where state police opened fire on a group of protesters. The protestors demanded the establishment of a separate state for the Gorkhas in West Bengal. The brutal clash resulted in several deaths and numerous injuries, highlighting the tensions between the local government and Gorkha activists. The outburst led to widespread unrest in the state, raising questions about law enforcement's response to civil dissent.

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