BJP calls for statewide bandh in West Bengal

The BJP has called for a statewide bandh in West Bengal on Wednesday over the death of two students in a clash with police in North Dinajpur. Sporadic incidents of violence have been reported across the state. Protesters have attacked private buses in Howrah’s Tikiapara area and clashes between the Trinamool and BJP supporters have been reported in Barasat. In Cooch Behar and Midnapore, state government buses have been vandalised. Protesters blocked train tracks on the Howrah-Bardhaman main line.