The West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday called for a 12-hour bandh in Cooch Behar after a party worker was allegedly beaten to death by goons backed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC).

According to ANI, shops in the area have been closed in view of the protest, while roads will remain open.

 

#WATCH: TMC and BJP workers clash in Cooch Behar, Police resort to baton-charge.

BJP has given a call for a 12-hour 'bandh' after their party worker was allegedly beaten to death in the area. #WestBengal pic.twitter.com/7y8fQH5Zrj

— ANI (@ANI) November 19, 2020