1 of 4
West Bengal Bandh: Buses torched, trains blocked by protesters
Violent protests erupted on Wednesday in West Bengal during a 12-hour bandh called by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against the deaths of two students who died following a clash with police in North Dinajpur's Islampur recently. The agitated protesters vandalised and torched two government buses in West Midnapore, causing traffic snarls.
Credit: ANI
2 of 4
West Bengal Bandh: Buses torched, trains blocked by protesters
Not only that, the coachmen ferrying passengers from Cooch Behar area have been directed to wear helmets as protesters in the area also destroyed several vehicles to mark their protest.
Credit: ANI
Advertisement1
3 of 4
West Bengal Bandh: Buses torched, trains blocked by protesters
Scores of passengers also faced rail chaos after the demonstrators blocked Howrah-Bardhaman Main Line, Sealdah-Barasat Bongaon section of Eastern Railway Sealdah Division, Sealdah-Diamond Harbour Section and Bandel Katwa section on Eastern Railways Howrah Division.
Credit: ANI
4 of 4
West Bengal Bandh: Buses torched, trains blocked by protesters
Meanwhile, security has also been beefed up across the city in view of the bandh.
Credit: ANI