Jalpaiguri, 15th March: A man accused of theft climbed to the top of a tree in an attempt to escape a possible beating after being caught by locals in the Kerani Para area on the outskirts of Jalpaiguri town.
According to reports, on Sunday morning, the man allegedly broke into a house in Kerani Para area and managed to steal some money. However, he was soon caught by locals. Fearing a physical assault, the youth quickly climbed to the top of a nearby tree.