Siliguri, 18th April: In a significant breakthrough, NJP police have arrested two individuals in connection with a theft that occurred at the residence of a police personnel in the Baribhasha area.
According to reports, the incident took place on March 22 at the house of Swapan Kumar Chandan, a serving police officer. The accused allegedly stole Rs 20,000 in cash and silver jewellery before fleeing the scene. A formal complaint regarding the theft was lodged at NJP police station the following day, on March 23.
Acting on the complaint, police arrested Sujan Roy and Manik Sarkar from Bashbari in Madani Bazar on Thursday night. During the operation, the police also recovered the stolen cash and silver items.
Both accused were produced before the Jalpaiguri court on Friday as investigations continue.