Siliguri, 03rd October: A man was allegedly beaten to death by locals in the Tarabari area of Bagdogra on Saturday early morning after a group of five people was allegedly caught while attempting to steal cattle.
According to reports, the group had allegedly entered the Tarabari area in a pickup van in the early hours to steal cattle. Locals reportedly noticed the group and caught them while they were allegedly loading cattle into the pickup van.
Following this, the pickup van was set on fire.
Later, several more people reportedly arrived at the spot in another vehicle. Locals allegedly caught them as well, following which an assault took place.
One man died following the assault, while three others were seriously injured. Police from Matigara and Bagdogra police stations detained the three injured persons, who are currently undergoing treatment at North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH).
Another person was detained by Panighata Outpost Police.
Police recovered the burnt-out pickup van and another damaged vehicle from the spot. An investigation into the entire incident is underway.
