GJM-Sikkim condemns murder of party colleague in Sonada

GANGTOK, 20 May: The youth front of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha’s Sikkim-unit has condemned the murder of its party worker, Robin Rai, who was attacked on 15 May at Raghuvir village, Sonada in Darjeeling district and succumbed to his injuries yesterday in a nursing home in Siliguri. The GJM-Sikkim has expressed its deepest regrets on the incident and offered condolence to the affected family.
The press release issued by the president, Bhawani Pradhan and general secretary, Sudip Rai of GJM-Sikkim has alleged that the “heinous murder” was committed by GNLF supporters and added that this act of violence has exposed the cowardice of the GNLF president, Subhash Ghising. The party has demanded that the case be investigated thoroughly and the accused punished.

The release further informs that a team headed by the GJM-Sikkim president, Bhawani Pradhan called on the GJM president, Bimal Gurung yesterday and congratulated him on behalf of all members and also invited all the victorious contestants to Sikkim.
Mr. Gurung on his part informed about plans to organize a celebration at Tribeni, near Melli, on a suitable day where the GJM-Sikkim members will also be invited.