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However, the Government has arranged buses to evacuate stranded tourists from the hills. 

A huge security arrangement, involving the army, CRPF and the state police has been made. 

GJM supporters were seen stopping vehicles in Kalimpong, Sukna and Kurseong. 

An under-construction ITI building has been set on fire by a mob at Mongpo. At least two persons were injured in the incident.

A senior police official told IBNS that no major violence has been reported so far and the situation is currently under control.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is still in Darjeeling. "We won't entertain such violence. Legal steps will be taken," she said.

A large number of tourists have been brought back to Siliguri safely. 

The strike will continue till 6 pm. on Friday. Then the Morcha will decide the future course of its movement. 

The army was called out in Darjeeling at the request of the West Bengal government to control the situation arising out of a violent protest by the GJM on Thursday.