ATTEMPTED MURDER
SHOTS FIRED AT GOVERNOR OF BENGAL SEVEN NATIVES ARRESTED (British Official Wirelesi.) 'Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. RUGBY, May 8. (Received May 9, afc 1 p.m.) An unsuccessful attempt to murder the Governor of Bengal, Sir John Anderson, was made on the racecourse at Darjeeling this afternoon. Two Bengalis, armed with revolvers, fired on the Governor at close range, but fortunately missed. Ono lady spectator was shot through the ankle, but no other casualties occurred. Both the Governor’s assailants were arrested, as also were five other Bengali believed to belong to the same gang. One suspect is still at large. It is understood that Sir John Anderson was seated in the Governor’s box in company with his only daughter when the attack took place. Sir Samuel Hoare (Secretary of State for India) sent him the following telegram:—“l deeply regret to hoar of the attempt on your life. I congratulate- you most sincerely on your happy escape.”
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Evening Star, Issue 21715, 9 May 1934, Page 9
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156ATTEMPTED MURDER Evening Star, Issue 21715, 9 May 1934, Page 9
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