Raidang Tea Estate Faces Tensions Over Manager’s Assault

Workers at Raidang Tea Estate, Doomdooma, blocked NH-37 demanding arrests for an attack on Assistant Manager Rajiv Thapa. Thapa was assaulted on November 15 by unidentified assailants, leading to hospitalisation.

The estate management issued a pre-lockout notice citing escalating threats, including a failed tea theft attempt on November 2. The management warned of operational shutdowns if safety measures are not ensured. Authorities have promised swift action.