Siliguri, 04th October: Tension prevailed in the Tarabari area of Bagdogra after a group allegedly entered the locality in the early hours of Saturday in an attempt to steal cattle. Two individuals died following a mob assault, while seven others were subsequently arrested by Bagdogra police.
According to reports, the group arrived in a pickup van and allegedly attempted to steal cattle from the area. Local residents reportedly noticed their presence and caught hold of the group, following which a tense situation developed.
A mob assault then took place, during which the pickup van was set on fire and another vehicle was allegedly vandalised.
According to police sources, three individuals who were injured during the incident were detained initially. The Army later detained four more individuals. Following a complaint lodged by the Army, all seven were arrested by Bagdogra police.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Rakib, Noor Mohammad, Mohammad Anarul, Mohammad Azad, Amir, Arif Khan and Akram Khan. They are reportedly from North Dinajpur, Bihar and Haryana.
The seven accused were produced before the Siliguri Court on Sunday.
