Siliguri, 27th October: Police have arrested the main accused Sawan Raj Saha in connection with the alleged attack on two men who protested against the alleged harassment of women on Durga Puja Ashtami night in Siliguri. He was produced before the Siliguri court on Tuesday and sent to five days of judicial custody. His brother, Sriwant Raj Saha, who is also an accused in the case, remains absconding.
According to the allegations, the incident took place outside a restaurant on Sevoke Road on Ashtami night, when two couples had gone out to visit Durga Puja pandals. The accused allegedly misbehaved with the women. When the men objected, Shubhojit Dutta and Vikram Chowdhury were allegedly assaulted, with weapons used to attack their heads.
There were also allegations that the two men were later assaulted at the hospital.
Police had earlier arrested Krish Saha in connection with the case. He is currently in judicial custody. Police from Panitanki Outpost arrested Sawan Raj Saha, the main accused, and are continuing their search for the absconding accused Sriwant Raj Saha.
