Phansidewa, 13th June: A 19-year-old youth, Shanto Chowdhury, was arrested on Thursday in connection with theft and attempted robbery incidents reported in the Phansidewa area. The accused is a resident of Mailani Jote near Ghoshpukur.
Acting on a tip-off, police from Phansidewa police station apprehended Chowdhury from the Kamala Tea Estate area. According to police sources, he was allegedly involved in stealing gold jewellery and attempting robberies at several temples in the region.
The police had been tracking the accused for several days before finally arresting him. He was produced before the Siliguri Sub-Divisional Court on Friday. Further investigation is underway.
