Siliguri, 28th October: Panic spread across the Shantinagar area of Siliguri on Wednesday morning after a school teacher was allegedly attacked with a sharp weapon in a suspected murder attempt on a public road.
According to reports, the teacher, identified as Shiuli Dutta, went out for her morning walk when a man named Sajal Das allegedly attacked her with a sharp weapon. She sustained serious injuries to her neck and hands. She was rescued in a bloodied condition and rushed to Siliguri District Hospital, where she is undergoing treatment. Her condition is reportedly critical.
Meanwhile, local residents and eyewitnesses caught the alleged attacker at the scene. An agitated crowd reportedly assaulted him. Ashighar Police Outpost personnel reached the spot after receiving information about the incident. The accused, Sajal Das, was subsequently admitted to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH).
The family of the injured teacher has alleged that the accused had repeatedly harassed her on the road. According to the family, complaints had previously been lodged at both Ashighar Police Outpost and the Women’s Police Station regarding the matter.
The alleged attack on a school teacher in broad daylight has triggered fear among residents in the area. Ashighar Police Outpost has launched an investigation and is examining all aspects of the incident.
