SKM accuses SDF of post-poll violence

GANGTOK, 15 Apr: Sikkim Krantikari Morcha has accused Sikkim Democratic Front of indulging in post-poll violence. The party has alleged that around 7 SDF supporters attacked the house of Pawan Khatiwada at Padamchey in East Pendam last night.

An SKM press release alleges that the SDF supporters came in the vehicle belonging to an SDF Zilla Panchayat and pelted stones at the house of Mr. Khatiwada and his brother, Parsuram Khatiwada. The latter’s wife was also manhandled by the SDF workers, it is further alleged.

The release informs that the victims have filed a complaint at Pakyong Thana and were given first aid at Pakyong hospital. It is informed that Pakyong Police have also arrested the accused who are Jiwan Tamang, Palden Tamang, Sukraj Tamang, Tashi Lepcha, Jambo Lepcha and others. 

SKM is accusing the Zilla Panchayat and one other of “masterminding” the attack, and is demanding their arrest as well.