Siliguri, 08th February: A robbery incident has created a stir in the Eastern Bypass area of Siliguri. The incident occurred on Friday night in the Uttar Ektiasal area, adjacent to the Eastern Bypass, at a hardware store.
The thieves reportedly broke into the store by cutting through the tin ceiling, vandalized the CCTV cameras, and fled the scene after stealing cash. The store owner discovered the theft when the shop opened on Saturday morning. The owner immediately notified the police, and a team from Bhakti Nagar Police Station arrived and initiated an investigation.
The store has reportedly been targeted twice before. The series of thefts has raised questions about the police’s role in ensuring the area’s safety.