Siliguri, 27th August: Residents of Tikiapara in Siliguri’s Ward No. 28 have expressed strong resentment against a civic volunteer, accusing him of high-handed behavior. The civic volunteer, identified as Santosh Roy, has allegedly been involved in repeated incidents of assault, intimidation, and vandalism in the locality.
Locals claimed that he even stormed into a local club, attacked members, and damaged property. Women and children of the area have reportedly not been spared from his actions. Despite multiple complaints lodged against him at the police station, residents alleged that no action was taken.
On Wednesday, the locals voiced their anger publicly and demanded strict punishment for the civic volunteer. Ward No. 28 Councillor Samprita Das also condemned the incident, standing in support of the residents and urging for proper action against the accused.
Efforts to reach Santosh Roy for his response remained unsuccessful.