Siliguri, 17th June: A family in the Baribhasa area near the Eastern Bypass of Siliguri was allegedly attacked by a group of youths after they tried to resolve a dispute between the youths and a delivery boy on Tuesday morning. The incident has triggered concern in the locality.
According to reports, an argument had broken out between some youths and a delivery boy in front of a shop near a house in the area. When a family member came forward to intervene, the youths turned violent and attacked him. Other family members who rushed to help were also assaulted.
The attackers even entered the house and threatened the family with a firearm before fleeing when locals gathered at the scene.
The injured victims were taken to Siliguri District Hospital for treatment. Upon receiving the complaint, NJP Police reached the location and have begun an investigation into the incident.