Siliguri, 03rd April: SUCI workers staged a law-defying protest in Siliguri on Thursday, pressing various demands.
As per reports, the protest included demands for the punishment of the accused in the ‘Abhaya Case’ and action against the rising prices of life-saving medicines. The demonstration began with a march from Mahatma Gandhi More in Siliguri.
Following this, SUCI workers and supporters blocked the road at Hashmi Chowk for an extended period, leading to traffic congestion across the city.
Later, police arrived at the scene and arrested the protesters for refusing to lift the road blockade.
