Sardar managed to move away from the crowd and took shelter inside a nearby shop. However, the protesters followed her there and continued throwing eggs after she came out.
The idea of a single Gorkha identity has increasingly faced challenges from various indigenous communities. Groups such as Rai, Gurung, Bhujel, Thami, Sunuwar, Jogi, Khas, Magar and Newar have sought recognition of their separate ethnic identities and, in some cases, Scheduled Tribe status and development boards.
Dense smoke quickly spread through the hotel in Kolkata, making it difficult for guests to find their way out. Firefighters managed to rescue around 60 people from the building.