Opposition parties call Howrah bandh tomorrow

The Left Front has called 12-hour Howrah district bandh tomorrow in protest against the killing of Arup Bhandari

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Press Trust of India Howrah (WB)
Last Updated : Feb 03 2015 | 1:55 PM IST
Opposition parties called bandh in Howrah city and the district tomorrow to protest the killing of a youth by drunken men for protesting against eve-teasing.

The Left Front has called 12-hour Howrah district bandh tomorrow in protest against the killing of Arup Bhandari.

Bhandari (20), a college student, was killed yesterday by some drunken youths at Howrah city for protesting their lewd comments against two girls.

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Another opposition party, SUCI(C) called 12-hour bandh in Howrah city tomorrow to protest the killing and immediate arrest of the culprits.

Congress has also called bandh tomorrow in Howrah demanding immediate arrest of the accused.

Pradesh Congress President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury visited Bhandari's house last night and gave the bandh call.

Bhandari, who was admitted at the medical facility on January 29 with multiple critical injuries, died at around 6.30 a.m yesterday.
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First Published: Feb 03 2015 | 1:50 PM IST

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