Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Two Men Killed in Darjeeling Attack Over Cattle Theft Suspicion
Five men were travelling near Tarabari village in West Bengal.
Some villagers suspected they were trying to steal cattle.
Around 2:30 in the morning, a group of villagers attacked them.
Two men, Shahid Akhtar and Sajjad Mohammad, died.
Three others were hurt.
They were taken to a hospital for treatment.
Police came to the scene and brought the situation under control.
The account says the attack happened on October 3, 2026.
Two men were killed and three others injured in an attack near Tarabari village.
The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on October 3, 2026.
The five men were travelling in a pickup van and a car.
Villagers reportedly suspected the men of attempting to steal cattle.
The injured were taken to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital; police brought the situation under control.
- Who
- Five men were attacked; Shahid Akhtar and Sajjad Mohammad were killed, and three others were injured.
- What
- A group of villagers attacked the men amid suspicion that they were attempting to steal cattle.
- When
- Around 2:30 a.m. on October 3, 2026.
- Where
- Near Tarabari village in the Matigara-Bagdogra area of Darjeeling district, West Bengal.
- Why
- Villagers suspected the men of attempting to steal cattle.
Reported Suspicion
Attack and Response
Cattle theft allegation
Reported Suspicion
Villagers reportedly suspected the five men of attempting to steal cattle.
Attack and Response
The account describes the men as being attacked; it does not establish whether any theft was attempted.
Police response
Reported Suspicion
Police responded to the scene after the incident.
Attack and Response
Police brought the situation under control; the account provides no further details about an investigation.
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Approximate time
- 2:30 a.m.
- Location
- Near Tarabari village, Matigara-Bagdogra area, Darjeeling district, West Bengal
- People attacked
- Five men
- Fatalities
- Shahid Akhtar and Sajjad Mohammad
- Injuries
- Three men were injured
- Hospital
- North Bengal Medical College and Hospital