BJP observes 12-hour bandh in North Bengal over death of party MLA

BJP observed a 12-hour bandh in the districts of North Bengal to protest against the death of a party MLA. Shops in Siliguri and Raiganj were seen shut. Vandalism by protesters has also been reported in parts of North Bengal. BJP has blamed the ruling TMC government for party MLA's death. BJP MLA Debendra Nath Ray was found hanging near his home on Monday. Family of the MLA from Hemtabad demanded a CBI inquiry. Police have found a suicide note from the pocket of BJP MLA. State Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar has demanded for an impartial probe.