Controversy over vandalised hoardings
As thousands in Siliguri prepare for Ram Navami celebrations on 6 April, a controversy has emerged after a group allegedly vandalised several hoardings.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) arrested three individuals yesterday evening in Siliguri in connection with the tab scam.
Acting on a tip-off, the team apprehended the suspects near a shopping mall on Sevoke Road. The arrested individuals have been identified as Dibakar Das, Gopal Roy, and Vishal Dhali. According to sources, Dibakar Das, a primary school teacher from Chopra in North Dinajpur, is believed to be the mastermind behind the scam. Gopal Roy, a bank loan broker and Vishal Dhali, a two-wheeler mechanic, are both residents of Siliguri.
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The SIT had earlier visited the Kishanganj area to gather information related to the investigation before deciding to proceed to Siliguri. The arrests are linked to a case registered at Sarsuna police station (Case No. 165 dated 07/11/2024, under Sections 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2), and 61(2) of the BNS Act).
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Following the arrests, the team immediately left for Kolkata to produce the trio before the court and seek police remand for further interrogation and investigation.
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