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Two arrested at Panitanki border in Kharibari for alleged human trafficking attempt

Kharibari, 28th August: Two men were arrested at the Panitanki Indo-Nepal border in Kharibari for allegedly attempting to traffic six women into Nepal, following an operation by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB). According to sources, SSB personnel had information about a possible human trafficking attempt through the Panitanki border. When two men arrived at the border with six women and…

28 Aug 2026, 2:22 pmRead full →

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Two Bangladeshi nationals detained near Indo-Nepal border in Kharibari

Kharibari, 25th August: Two Bangladeshi nationals were detained at Panitanki, along the Indo-Nepal border in Kharibari. According to reports, police from Kharibari police station became suspicious after spotting two individuals loitering near the border area on Monday night. They were subsequently detained and questioned, during which they allegedly admitted to having entered India illegally. Police sources said the two men…

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Afghan national arrested at Panitanki border with fake Indian documents, Indian friend also held

Kharibari, 24th August: An Afghan national was arrested at the Panitanki border in Kharibari after he went to the immigration office before travelling to Nepal. His Indian friend was also arrested in connection with the case. The arrested Afghan national has been identified as Abdulla Khan. Police recovered an Indian Aadhaar card, voter ID, bank account and driving licence from…

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Two more arrested in Kharibari for allegedly occupying and illegally selling government land

Kharibari, 23rd August: Police have arrested two more individuals for allegedly occupying and illegally selling government land near the India-Nepal border. The arrested individuals have been identified as Digen Sinha and Uttam Barman, both are known to be Trinamool Congress leaders. According to sources, the Mechi Market Traders' Welfare Association had taken 7.92 acres of land on lease from the…

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Govt land allegedly occupied and sold illegally in Kharibari; Market Committee president arrested

Kharibari, 19th August: Kharibari Police arrested the president of the Mechi Market Traders’ Welfare Association over allegations of illegally occupying and selling government land near the India-Nepal border. According to information, the Mechi Market Traders’ Welfare Association had taken 7.92 acres of land on lease from the state government in 2020. However, allegations have emerged that around 3.61 acres of…

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SSB foils suspected trafficking attempt; minor girl rescued from Indo-Nepal border in Kharibari, one arrested

Kharibari, 09th August: The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) rescued a minor girl from the Indo-Nepal border in Kharibari and arrested a man allegedly involved in an attempt to traffic her to Nepal on the pretext of providing her with a job. The arrested person has been identified as Rabiul Islam. According to sources, the incident came to light on Saturday…

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Leopard trapped after month-long scare at tea garden in Kharibari

Kharibari, 06th August: A leopard that had been causing concern among tea garden workers for nearly a month was finally trapped in a cage at Fulbari Tea Garden in Batasi under Kharibari late on Wednesday night. According to reports, panic had spread in the area after tea garden workers repeatedly spotted the leopard in recent weeks. Following complaints, the Tukriajhar…

06 Aug 2026, 11:56 amRead full →

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Four detained after BJP workers intercept suspected illegal sand-laden truck in Kharibari

Kharibari, 29th July: BJP workers intercepted a truck allegedly transporting sand illegally through Kharibari Bazaar late on Tuesday night. The incident comes despite the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) prohibition on sand extraction from riverbeds. According to reports, BJP workers stopped the truck after suspecting that sand was being extracted despite the ban on riverbed mining. During questioning, they allegedly found…

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Police inspect several gram panchayats in Siliguri Subdivision over alleged birth and death certificate irregularities

Kharibari, 23rd July: Police conducted inspections at 22 gram panchayat offices under the Siliguri Subdivision on Thursday over alleged irregularities in birth and death certificates. The police action was carried out at several gram panchayat offices in Phansidewa, Kharibari and Naxalbari blocks. During the inspection, police officials collected birth and death certificate-related records from panchayat authorities for verification. The investigation…

23 Jul 2026, 7:36 pmRead full →

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Woman killed after being hit by train in Kharibari

Kharibari, 23rd July: In a tragic incident, a 56-year-old woman was killed after being hit by a train near the Dudhgate–Dulal Jote railway tracks in Kharibari on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as Dhanmaya Bishwakarma, a resident of Manjay Jote area in Kharibari. According to reports, she was struck by train number 75707, which was travelling from Radhikapur to…

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Man arrested in connection with alleged land fraud case in Kharibari

Kharibari, 19th July: A man was arrested in connection with an alleged land fraud case involving a property at Panthabari Mouza under Buraganj Gram Panchayat in Kharibari. The accused, Debraj Rai, was taken into custody based on a complaint lodged by Hiren Gope. According to the complainant, the land was purchased by Palash Sarkar in 2005, while Hiren Gope and…

19 Jul 2026, 6:30 pmRead full →

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Young woman rescued safely after being stranded in Mechi River while allegedly attempting to cross into India from Nepal

Kharibari, 19th July: A major tragedy was averted after a young woman became stranded in the middle of the Mechi River while allegedly attempting to cross into India through the Panitanki area along the India-Nepal border in Kharibari. According to reports, the woman was crossing the river when the water level suddenly rose, leaving her trapped in the strong current…

19 Jul 2026, 2:11 pmRead full →