Drones spark security alert in New Jalpaiguri, 5 detained
Siliguri: Police of the New Jalpaiguri police station detained five individuals from Maharashtra for flying drones without obtaining permission from the local police station. On Tuesday morning, railway security personnel captured an image of a drone in flight and immediately informed the police, which detained the individuals from Fulbari Tea Park area. The individuals told the police that they were flying the drones as part of a survey related to the expansion of the New Jalpaiguri Railway Station. An agency had hired them for the work.
Massive building fire breaks out at Mahabirsthan
Siliguri: A massive fire broke out at a commercial building at Mahabirsthan. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon. Three fire engines rushed to the spot and controlled the fire. There were garment shops, godowns, and other stalls inside the building. No casualties were reported. However, a huge number of products were gutted in the fire.