Siliguri, 04th November: A youth was allegedly attacked with a sharp weapon in the Ambikanagar area of Siliguri on Tuesday night. New Jalpaiguri police have arrested two youths in connection with the incident.
According to police sources, Ravi Barman was standing at a field in Ambikanagar when a group of youths from outside the area allegedly arrived and attacked him. One of the youths reportedly assaulted Ravi with a sharp weapon, triggering tension in the locality.
After noticing the incident, local residents rushed to the spot. The accused allegedly tried to flee, but residents managed to catch one of them and hand him over to the police.
During questioning, police obtained information about another accused and subsequently arrested him as well.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Biki Sharma and Shanu Biswas, both residents of Dakshin Ambikanagar.
The two accused were produced before the Jalpaiguri court on Wednesday. New Jalpaiguri police are investigating the incident.
