Gangtok, Jan 12: The SUV of a ruling SKM leader in Sikkim was set ablaze at Jorethang as political violence continued unabated in the Himalayan state. Alleging that the opposition SDF was behind the incident, SKM on Wednesday said it was an attack on the people of Sikkim. The political situation of the otherwise peaceful state turned volatile following the return of former chief minister and SDF chief PK Chamling to the state from Delhi on December 30 after three months. Later that day, clashes broke out between Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) and SKM supporters at Tarey Bhir when Chamling's convoy reached the area. SDF and SKM supporters hurled stones at each other, damaging at least four vehicles and injuring many people.

Source: The Express Tribune January 12, 2022 17:22 UTC