Three Arrested from Gate Bazaar Over Alleged Threats and Extortion

Three Arrested from Gate Bazaar Over Alleged Threats and Extortion

Siliguri: Three youths were arrested by plainclothes personnel of NJP Police Station on allegations of threatening, intimidating and demanding money from a local resident.

The arrests were made on Monday during an operation in the Gate Bazaar area. The accused have been identified as Pappu Roy, a resident of Suryasen Colony; MD Saddam of Raja Holi; and Abhishek Harijan of Ambika Nagar.

According to the allegations, Abhishek Harijan was the alleged mastermind of the group and was reportedly involved in various anti-social activities in the area along with the other accused.

Police sources said the three allegedly threatened and intimidated Abhijit Mahato, a resident of Lake Town, and demanded money from him. Following a complaint, NJP Police began an investigation into the matter.

Acting on a tip-off, a team of plainclothes police personnel conducted a raid in the Gate Bazaar area and apprehended all three accused.

The arrested individuals were produced before the Jalpaiguri Court on Tuesday. Police have initiated further investigation into the case.