Soreng District Police has made significant progress in the investigation of the violent attack on Chandra Hang Subba from Kholatar. He was assaulted by three masked men on June 10, 2026.
The Office of the Superintendent of Police, Soreng District, reported that the case was initially difficult due to a lack of immediate evidence. However, ongoing investigations, combined with technical surveillance and intelligence from police and civilians, allowed investigators to advance.
After credible leads emerged, police arrested three suspects in Gangtok and Siliguri. They have appeared in court and have been placed in judicial custody. Investigators seized the Tata Punch vehicle that was allegedly used in the crime.
The suspects are Deepesh Bhujel, 28, son of Dil Bahadur Bhujel. He lives in Lower Thambong, Daramdin, and is the prime suspect. Peter Limboo, 31, son of Raj Kumar Limboo, lives in Kamargaon, Temi Tarku, Namchi District. He is accused of driving the Tata Punch during the incident. Krishna Bahadur Gurung, 54, son of B.B. Gurung, resides in Sreebadam, Soreng District, and works as a government contractor.
In another key development, police apprehended Ash Bir Subba, 37, the alleged mastermind behind the attack. He is the son of Suk Raj Subba and lives in Rumbuk Busty, Soreng District. He had been evading capture since the incident. Police stated that his arrest resulted from continuous follow-up, intelligence operations, and technical surveillance.
The investigation is ongoing, and efforts continue to locate two more suspects who remain at large. Authorities are monitoring their movements with technical and human intelligence.
Police also disclosed that CCTV footage from the Bijanbari area of Darjeeling district was crucial in tracking the suspects and solving what was initially a blind case.
Superintendent of Police Nahkul Pradhan, SPS, commended the investigating team for their efforts. He especially highlighted the work of Additional SP Soreng, SDPO Soreng, the SHO of Sombaria Police Station, Investigating Officer PI Sovit Khatri, and all personnel involved in the investigation.
He also recognized the support from officials at Mangan Police Station, Sadar Police Station, the Cyber Cells of Soreng and Gangtok districts, Darjeeling Police, social activist Raju Nepali and his team, and the residents of Rumbuk and Kholatar for their timely cooperation in resolving this sensitive case quickly.
The Soreng District Police reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a fair and professional investigation and ensuring that everyone involved in the crime faces justice.
