Archive · 18 Jul 2025
CAP Leaders Assaulted Outside Sikkim Police Station
Some people attacked four leaders of a political party in Sikkim outside a police station.
The attack happened late at night.
One of the leaders was seriously hurt and needed stitches.
The police are now trying to find out who did it and have filed a report.
A different political party is also speaking out, saying they want those responsible to be punished and the investigation to be fair.
The assault happened after one of the CAP leaders was arrested earlier in the day.
Four CAP leaders were assaulted by masked individuals outside the Sadar police station in Gangtok.
The incident occurred around 10:30 pm on Thursday.
Prashant Gurung is reportedly in critical condition, having received 23 stitches.
Police have filed an FIR against the unidentified attackers and are investigating.
Sikkim BJP has condemned the attack and called for a transparent probe.
- Who
- Four CAP leaders and unidentified masked persons.
- What
- Four CAP leaders were assaulted by masked individuals.
- When
- Around 10:30 pm on Thursday.
- Where
- Outside Sadar police station in Gangtok.
- Why
- The reason for the assault is not explicitly stated in the articles.
Citizens Action Party (CAP)
Superintendent of Police (SP)
Location of Assault
Citizens Action Party (CAP)
The CAP claims the attack happened outside the police station.
Superintendent of Police (SP)
The SP said the attack happened some distance away from the police station.
- Victims
- Four CAP leaders: Prashant Gurung, Dhan Bahadur Tamang, Lalit Gurung, and Prashant Babu Chettri.
- Location
- Outside Sadar police station, Gangtok
- Date
- Thursday night
- Time
- Around 10:30 pm
- Injured
- Prashant Gurung (critical condition)
- Police Action
- FIR filed against unknown masked persons; investigation underway