The BDO, who stays with his seven-year-old daughter and wife at Thana Line in ward III of Mirik municipality, said the attack had taken place between 1am and 1.10am on Tuesday. The official said he had a security guard who was not normally kept at the residence at night. The BDO's home is about 500m from Mirik police station. "Every day, about 2,000 to 3,000 people bring out rallies in the area where my office in located and there are speeches asking why the BDO's office is open. The attack on the BDO's residence has left a section officials worried in the hills.

Source: The Telegraph August 09, 2017 21:45 UTC