Jalpaiguri: Three Female Workers Hit by Lorry, Asian Highway Blocked in Protest, Police Confronted in Banarhat
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3 Women Workers Hit by Lorry, Asian Highway Blocked in Jalpaiguri Protest
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News18•14-03-2026, 13:57
3 Women Workers Hit by Lorry, Asian Highway Blocked in Jalpaiguri Protest
•Three women tea garden workers were hit by a speeding lorry on Asian Highway 48 in Gayerkata while going to work.
•The injured were initially taken to Dhupguri Sub-divisional Hospital; one critically injured worker was later transferred to Jalpaiguri District Hospital.
•Angry tea garden workers and local residents blocked Asian Highway 48 from Dhupguri to Birpara, causing severe traffic congestion.
•Protesters surrounded the OC of Binnaguri Outpost, demanding strict measures to prevent frequent road accidents in the area.
•Police administration managed to bring the situation under control after considerable effort.
