Dentam Police Arrest Two Suspects in Assault on Doctor

The Siliguri Today • September 6, 2025 • 8:59 PM

Dentam, Sep 6 : Dentam Police have arrested two individuals in connection with the assault on a doctor at Dentam Primary Health Centre (PHC) on the night of September 5. The incident, which involved both verbal and physical assault, prompted the registration of a criminal case against the accused.

According to a press release issued by Gyalshing District Superintendent of Police Tshering Sherpa, the case has been registered under sections 132 (assault or using criminal force to prevent a public servant from performing his/her lawful duty), 351 (criminal intimidation), and 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.

The Station House Officer (SHO) of the Dentam Police Station has taken up the investigation. The two arrested individuals are currently in police custody as the investigation proceeds. The police have not released the identities of the accused at this time.

Dentam Police Arrest Two Suspects in Assault on Doctor

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