Sikkim Activist Attacked Before Protest Over Tax Exemption To Old Settlers
NDTV
Sikkim: The Joint Action Council (JAC) is spearheading the protests. Its general secretary Keshav Sapkota was attacked at Singtam ahead of the rally called by the JAC today
An activist was assaulted while protesting against income tax exemption to old settlers in Sikkim. The incident sparked violence in Singtam, prompting the authorities to ban large gatherings.
The Joint Action Council (JAC) is spearheading the protests. Its general secretary Keshav Sapkota was attacked at Singtam ahead of the rally called by the JAC today.
Three people have been arrested.
The opposition political parties slammed the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) for allegedly "perpetrating violence" on its rivals and "vitiating" the political situation in the border state.
