Driver allegedly assaulted on Rohini Road; Tarai Drivers’ Association halts small vehicle movement on Siliguri-Darjeeling route

On Thursday morning, members of the association halted small vehicle operations on the Siliguri-Darjeeling route and staged a protest near the truck stand at Darjeeling More, demanding the immediate arrest of the accused.

According to sources, the driver, Manik Banik, was carrying tourists to Kurseong on Wednesday morning when he overtook a truck near Kargil Dara. The truck driver allegedly abused him and, with support from a few other truckers, assaulted him.

At the time of the incident, multiple tourists were inside Banik’s vehicle. He was later taken to Siliguri District Hospital and subsequently filed a written complaint at Kurseong Police Station. Despite 24 hours passing, no arrest had been made, according to the victim’s family.