Siliguri, 11th August: Bhakti Nagar Police have arrested two youths in connection with an alleged incident of assault and snatching involving a biker in Siliguri. The accused have been identified as Sourav Chakraborty, 24, and Rohit Kumar Singh, 24.
According to police, the incident occurred on the night of July 18 when Aditya Tiwari was travelling by bike towards Kins Hospital. A group of 6-7 youths travelling in a white car allegedly stopped his bike and attacked him with an iron rod and bamboo.
The accused allegedly snatched his gold chain and motorcycle key before fleeing the spot.
Following an investigation, Bhakti Nagar Police conducted a raid in the Netaji More area on the night of August 10 and arrested the two accused.
The duo was produced before a Jalpaiguri court on Tuesday. Police said efforts are underway to trace the other accused allegedly involved in the incident.