Naxalbari, July 03: In a major robbery attempt, a group of thieves targeted an iron grill factory located in North Rathkhola area of Naxalbari and made away with iron goods and cutting machines worth lakhs of rupees.
According to reports, the theft took place in the factory of a person named Tapan Sheel. The thieves took advantage of the rain and loaded the stolen goods into a pickup van before fleeing the scene early Wednesday.
On receiving the news, Naxalbari police station officials immediately reached the spot and started investigating the entire incident. On the other hand, factory owner Tapan Sheel claimed that the theft incident could be carried out due to lack of police patrolling in the area. He also expressed concern about other businessmen in the area.