GANGTOK, 30 May: A vehicle belonging to
Nepali daily Samay Dainik published from Gangtok which was on its way to
Siliguri was attacked near 27th Mile early this morning.
The vehicle, it is informed, was on its way to Siliguri with
a load of newspapers. At 27th Mile under Kalimpong sub-division in West
Bengal, the driver, Bigendra Lama, was assaulted by a group of truck drivers.
It is learnt that near 27th Mile, one truck had
broken down and its load was being transferred to a second one. This had
obstructed the road and an altercation ensued wherein the drivers of the two
trucks along with some others assaulted Bigendra and vandalized the vehicle.
The accused truck drivers - Krishna Gurung [SK 09D0303] and
Damber Rai [SK 04D0576] have been arrested by Rambi Police. The driver Bigendra
has sustained injuries on his legs and face.
The Press Club of Sikkim has strongly condemned the attack
and demanded immediate action against the culprits along with arrangements for the
safety and security of media personnel.
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