Siliguri, 25th December: In a major breakthrough, Matigara Police Station apprehended four miscreants who were planning a robbery from an abandoned quarter in Himul. The arrested individuals have been identified as Sanjib Das (21), MD Bappa (22), Uttam Sahni (28), and Pari Das (36). Police also confiscated several weapons from their possession.
According to police sources, the suspects, along with their accomplices, gathered at a deserted location in Himul on Tuesday night to plan a major crime. Acting on a tip-off, Matigara Police launched an operation and arrested the four suspects before they could execute their plans. However, some members of the gang managed to escape during the operation.
The arrested individuals are known criminals with prior records. On Wednesday, they were presented in Siliguri court. Meanwhile, the police have intensified their efforts to locate and apprehend the remaining absconding gang members.