Woman Killed in Road Mishap on Pelling–Dentam Route
The Siliguri Today
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December 12, 2025 • 10:48 AM
Woman Killed in Road Mishap on Pelling–Dentam Route
Pelling, December 12: A tragic road accident occurred this evening on the Pelling–Dentam road, where an Alto car travelling from Pelling towards Dentam skidded off the Saphong Chhange cliff at around 7:30 pm.
The crash claimed the life of Rupa Gurung, a resident of Bega, who died on the spot. Gurung was also serving as the Area Vice-President of the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) Party in the Dentam region.
This incident marks the second fatal road accident within two days in the Manebung–Dentam constituency, resulting in two deaths during this short period.
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