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.
