Siliguri, 03rd October: Tension gripped Ward No. 37 in Siliguri on Navami night after a family was allegedly attacked over firecrackers in the Kali Saha More – Purba Chayanpara area. Two neighbours have been accused of carrying out the assault.
The victim family stated that a minor was bursting firecrackers on the street with his uncle when the accused first abused the child verbally. When the uncle intervened, the two youths reportedly assaulted him with belts. A female member of the family was also attacked when she tried to intervene.
The family later filed a written complaint at Ashighar Outpost. CCTV footage reportedly clearly shows the accused attacking the family. Police have launched an investigation based on the complaint and video evidence.