Siliguri, 29th October: Four miscreants allegedly robbed a gold trader of gold and cash after firing at him on Panchanan Road in the Shantinagar area of Siliguri, triggering panic among local residents.
According to the complaint, the incident took place while Uttam Sarkar was returning home after closing his shop. The miscreants allegedly snatched a bag containing gold and cash from him. When the trader attempted to resist, the accused reportedly assaulted him before firing at him while fleeing the scene. The trader narrowly escaped unhurt.
According to Sarkar, the stolen bag contained around 200 grams of gold and cash amounting to between ₹1.5 lakh to ₹2 lakh.
Upon receiving information about the incident, police personnel from the Ashighar outpost reached the spot and initiated an investigation. Police are examining CCTV footage from the surrounding area to identify and track down the suspects.
The incident has once again raised concerns over security and police patrolling in Shantinagar, where recurring incidents of crime have become a matter of concern for local residents.
