India, Oct. 14 -- Tensions flared in Sikkim's political landscape after unidentified miscreants allegedly attacked Kiran Zimba, Vice President of the Citizen Action Party-Sikkim (CAP-S), in Rhenock on Monday.

The incident has sparked outrage within CAP-S, which has openly accused the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) of orchestrating the assault.

Describing the attack as "barbaric and cowardly," CAP-S claimed the act reflects deep insecurity and desperation among those holding power.

The party urged law enforcement authorities and the state government to act swiftly and bring the perpetrators to justice.

"Democracy cannot survive in an environment of fear and violence," CAP-S stated in an official release. "This attack doesn't jus...