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Crime
Two Killed, Van Torched in Cattle Theft Incident Near Siliguri
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 11:37 AM
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Two men were killed and a van was set ablaze after police suspected cattle theft near Siliguri, West Bengal.
Two men lost their lives when a van was set on fire near Siliguri in West Bengal. Police said the incident stemmed from a suspected cattle theft. The blaze broke out shortly after the alleged theft, leading to the fatalities. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the arson and the theft claim.
The incident occurred in the outskirts of Siliguri, a major city in West Bengal. Local residents reported the fire and the subsequent police presence. No further details about the suspects or the exact location have been released.
Investigators are working to determine whether the van was used in the alleged theft or if it was targeted as part of a broader conflict over livestock. The case remains under active investigation.
The incident occurred in the outskirts of Siliguri, a major city in West Bengal. Local residents reported the fire and the subsequent police presence. No further details about the suspects or the exact location have been released.
Investigators are working to determine whether the van was used in the alleged theft or if it was targeted as part of a broader conflict over livestock. The case remains under active investigation.