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Saturday, July 19, 2014

Vandalism accused released on surety bail bond

GANGTOK, 18 July: The around 35 persons picked up in different operations carried out since yesterday in connection with the rioting of 16 July were released on surety bail bond today by the Chief Judicial Magistrate.
Sikkim Police had arrested more than 35 persons till this morning in connection with a total of seven cases of vandalism registered in the Sadar Police Station relating to the violence of 16 July against multiple accused. They were produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate here at Gangtok today.
All were picked up from in and around Gangtok. Officials inform that most were identified from videos and photographs taken by the police throughout the events of the day. It may be recalled that 33 vehicles and two motorcycles were vandalized in the rioting of Wednesday.
When contacted, the DIG Range confirmed the release of the accused on surety bail bond and pointed out that the accused have not however been discharged from the case and will face trial once the chargesheet is filed against them.

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