Siliguri, 20th March: A 52-year-old man has been arrested in Siliguri for allegedly cheating a 26-year-old woman and engaging in physical relations with her under the false promise of marriage. The accused, identified as Purna Kumar Subba, originally hails from Sikkim but resides in the Pradhan Nagar area for work.
According to reports, on March 17, the woman lodged a complaint at Pradhan Nagar police station, accusing Subba of deception. She alleged that she met him two years ago, and they developed a relationship. To prove his love, Subba reportedly gifted her a luxurious flat worth ₹36 lakh. However, over time, he started demanding the flat back and eventually refused to marry her.
Following the complaint, Pradhan Nagar police arrested Subba on Wednesday. On Thursday, he was produced before the Siliguri court, while the woman’s medical examination and statement before the magistrate were recorded. The police are continuing their investigation into the matter.