Siliguri, Oct. 28 -- A woman private tutor was seriously injured after allegedly being attacked with a sharp weapon by a man in Shantinagar area of Siliguri on Wednesday morning. The incident triggered tension in the locality.
According to local sources, the woman, identified as Shiuli Dutta, had gone to the area to pluck flowers when Sajal Das allegedly attacked her with a sharp weapon. She suffered serious injuries in the assault.
Following the attack, Das allegedly consumed poison in an attempt to end his life.
After receiving information about the incident, police from the Ashighar outpost reached the spot and rescued both the injured woman and the accused.
They were subsequently admitted to Siliguri District Hospital.
Local sources said Dutta was staying in the Shantinagar area in a rented house.
The motive behind the alleged attack remains unclear. Both were known to each other. Further investigation is on.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.