Mirik, 27th July: Martyrs’ Day was observed in Putung Tea Garden under Mirik sub-division in memory of Indra Pradhan a heroic martyr of the Gorkhaland movement.
A wreath was laid at the picture of the martyr during the programme which was conducted by Rohit Tamang and chaired by K. P. Sharma, General Secretary of 24/159 Booth Committee Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) Putung.
Martyr Indra Pradhan’s brother Chandra Pradhan was honoured with a shawl, a letter of appreciation and a memento.
GJM leaders Kiran Rai, Baburam Pradhan, Bishal Rai and others were present on the occasion while the gathering was addressed by K.P. Sharma and Bishal Rai.