Dacoity Plot Foiled by Bhaktinagar Police ; Four Apprehended

Dacoity Plot Foiled by Bhaktinagar Police ; Four Apprehended

Siliguri : Bhaktinagar Police foiled an alleged attempt to commit dacoity during a late-night raid at the newly constructed Mahananda Bridge in Ward No. 43 under Bhaktinagar Police Station.

Acting on credible source information, a police team conducted a raid at around 12:35 AM on September 11, 2026, after receiving information that a group of persons had assembled at the location and were allegedly preparing to commit dacoity.

During the operation, four persons were apprehended: Amit Sherpa alias Gadu (31), Lakhan Routh (27), Haren Das (21), and Ashoke Sahani (26). All four are residents of areas under Bhaktinagar Police Station.

Police reportedly seized one hammer, one hacksaw blade, one small iron chopping knife, and one metal torch from their possession. Further investigation into the matter is underway.