Siliguri, 31st October: A man has been arrested by the Women Police Station in Siliguri for allegedly attacking his younger brother’s wife over suspicion of stealing gold jewellery from his house on the occasion of Lakshmi Puja.
The arrested accused has been identified as Uttam Mandal (40), a resident of Kawakhali. According to police sources, gold jewellery was stolen from his house on Lakshmi Puja. He allegedly assaulted his younger brother’s wife on suspicion of the theft and attempted to kill her.
The woman sustained serious injuries in the attack and was admitted to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) for treatment. After her health improved, she visited the Women Police Station and lodged a written complaint.
Acting on the complaint, police arrested Uttam Mandal on Friday night and registered a case against him on charges of attempted murder. He was produced before the Siliguri court on Saturday. Police are investigating the case.
