GANGTOK, :Sikkim Police on Sunday said that three teams of cops have been deployed to raidmultiple locations in North Bengal and New Delhi in an effortapprehendSamshongTamang, who has been accused of making controversial remarks againstKhas community.
A case was registered against him on February 3 following a complaint by the Akhil Sikkim KhasChettriBahunKalyanSangh. The case was filed under sections 196(1), 299, 352, and 353(2) of theBharatiyaNyayaSanhita (BNS).
As per official statement from DIGP (Gangtok Range), a notice was served to the accused through his family members on February 4, directing him to appear before the investigating officer at Sadar Police Station on February 7 at 10 am. However, Tamang failed to comply with the directive, prompting authorities to seek a non-bailable warrant from Chief Judicial Magistrate, Gangtok.
“As directed by the DGP, to ensure swift action, three teams were formed under the supervision of Gangtok SSP to apprehend the accused. These teams constituting of the GangtokSSP, Gangtok SDPO, 3 police inspectors and multiple other ranks have been conducting raids across North Bengal and New Delhi as part of the ongoing operation,” the release states.
Tamang switched off his mobile phone on February 2, immediately after the alleged crime. Despite this, the release adds, authorities have gathered multiple leads, each of which is being meticulously investigated.