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Assam Police Apprehend Two Bangladeshi Nationals at Karimganj Border, Sends Them Back

November 1, 2024, 8:15 pm

Assam Police apprehended two Bangladeshi nationals, identified as Kobir Sikhdhar and Md. Selim, near the Karimganj border on Thursday during a routine patrol aimed at preventing illegal infiltration. Following their capture, officials confirmed the individuals were promptly sent back across the border.

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma praised Police

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the police’s efforts on social media, emphasizing Assam’s commitment to curbing illegal entry. “In yet another successful operation of nabbing illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators, two Bangladeshis were apprehended near the International border at Karimganj and pushed back across the border,” he wrote on X.

This marks the latest in a series of recent actions against illegal entry. Earlier in October, the Assam Police also detained a Bangladeshi national in Karimganj, returning him across the border. Similar operations by the Border Security Force (BSF) in Meghalaya’s Dalu area on October 2 led to the capture of five more Bangladeshi nationals attempting to cross into India.

In another coordinated effort, Assam Police on October 1 apprehended fourteen Bangladeshi nationals in the South Salmara and Karimganj districts, highlighting increased border security and vigilance.

Assam Police intercepts 130 illegal migrants in 2 months

October 29, 2024, 3:08 am

The Assam Police, in close coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF), have recently intensified efforts to curb illegal infiltration along the Indo-Bangladesh border, intercepting over 130 illegal migrants in the last two months. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has emphasized the state’s “zero-tolerance policy towards infiltration,” particularly regarding Rohingya nationals. Plans for 12 new police stations near the Indo-Bangladesh border are also under way to enhance coordination with central agencies.
Of the 138 people who have been intercepted by the joint operations of the Assam Police and BSF, many are Rohingya Muslims. The Assam CM has highlighted the issue stating that contrary to assumptions that Hindus will migrate to India post-Bangladesh crisis, instances of Muslims have migrated to India. “We’re observing daily detections of individuals or groups trying to cross into Assam. Despite the BSF’s extensive efforts to secure the boundary, the porous nature of the border still allows some entries,” said Sarma.
He noted that recent data contradicts the assumption that instability in Bangladesh would drive Hindu Bengalis into India, with most intercepted individuals identified as Muslim Rohingyas.
The Chief Minister stressed the importance of a unified approach among border states, including Tripura, Meghalaya, and West Bengal, to effectively manage this challenge. “Assam and Tripura have been intercepting infiltrators diligently, but all states must collaborate with the BSF for comprehensive border security. If West Bengal intensifies efforts, this will help create a cohesive security network,” Sarma said.
In response to inquiries about identity misrepresentation, Sarma said, “Our approach is clear. Regardless of religion, any illegal entrant from Bangladesh will be detected and sent back. Border vigilance is our top priority.”
The team of The Daily Guardian visited Ground Zero a the Dhubri border where BSF has been patrolling day and night amid the recent instances of infiltration. As per highly placed sources, the infiltration, contraband and smuggling of narcotics are also under the radar of the BSF. The BSF along with the Assam police have made major busts across the Indo-Bangladesh borders.
In a fresh case of attempted infiltration from the Tripura side, Assam Police apprehended three Bangladeshi nationals. Identified as MD Abu Shaid, Asadul Islam, and MD Sarwar, all from Rajshahi district, one of the individuals was found to possess an Aadhaar card and was a repeat offender. The group, aiming to travel to Chennai for labor work, was repatriated after their interception.
Chief Minister Sarma praised the Assam Police and BSF personnel for their unwavering vigilance and quick response, adding that “our forces are vigilant 24/7 to prevent infiltration attempts and secure Assam’s borders.”

Assam Police Pushed Back 86 Bangladeshi Infiltrators In 3 Months

September 25, 2024, 4:09 am

In a robust border security operation, the Assam Police alongside Central security forces have successfully repelled 86 Bangladeshi nationals attempting to enter India over the past three months. The coordinated pushbacks primarily targeted the border districts of Karimganj, Dhubri, and South Salmara, which have long been considered hotspots for illegal infiltration from Bangladesh. This crackdown comes in response to increased infiltration attempts linked to the ongoing political crisis in Bangladesh, according to high-level police sources.

Assam Director General of Police (DGP) GP Singh, in an exclusive interview, highlighted the growing security challenge posed by infiltrators using Assam as a transit route to reach other parts of India. Singh pinpointed the districts of Cachar, Karimganj, South Salmara, and Dhubri as particularly vulnerable due to their shared border with Bangladesh. “When the crisis in Bangladesh began, we immediately alerted our forces and maintained constant communication with the Border Security Force (BSF),” Singh said. He also noted that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed that no infiltrators be allowed into the state. In response, BSF and Assam Police ramped up patrolling efforts, focusing on riverine areas identified as weak spots and primary entry points. These concerted efforts have successfully thwarted several infiltration attempts, with security forces pushing back infiltrators before they could enter Assam. “Bringing them in would involve a long and complex process,” Singh explained, emphasizing the importance of maintaining border security.

Singh further elaborated that economic difficulties in Bangladesh are driving many individuals to seek employment opportunities in South India, using Assam as a transit route.

Assam Police Launches BMI Assessment for 2024 in Guwahati

August 16, 2024, 3:59 pm

The Assam Police has initiated its Body Mass Index (BMI) assessment for 2024 in Guwahati, aiming to monitor and improve the fitness levels of its personnel. The assessment began on Friday and follows the 2023 evaluation, where 1.6% of police personnel (1,223 out of 76,313) were categorized as obese with a BMI of 30 or above.

Assam Director General of Police (DGP) GP Singh shared the update on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “The Assam Police BMI assessment for 2024 started at Guwahati today. In 2023, after two phases of assessment, 1.6% (1,223 out of 76,313) were in the obese category (BMI 30+).” He expressed optimism that the figure would decrease in this year’s assessment.

The process is expected to be more efficient this time since only weight measurements are needed; heights were pre-recorded during last year’s assessment. Highlighting his own progress, DGP Singh noted that his BMI improved slightly, reducing from 25.12 in 2023 to 25.02 this year.

The 2023 BMI assessment was conducted across 35 locations in Assam, involving all serving police personnel, including IPS and APS officers. The initiative was directed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and aimed at promoting better health within the force.

DGP Singh previously stated that personnel found in the obese category (BMI 30+) would be given three months to reduce weight. Those failing to meet the target by November could face voluntary retirement, with exceptions made for those with legitimate medical conditions like thyroid issues.

Assam Police Carries Out Explosive devices Searches Following Discovery of “Suspicious Articles”

August 15, 2024, 8:55 pm

The Assam Police carried out extensive searches for explosive devices across the state on Independence Day following the discovery of “suspicious articles” in several cities and towns, including Guwahati.

Assam Director General of Police (DGP) GP Singh stated, “The Assam Police conducted thorough searches throughout the state today for explosive devices. In Guwahati, two suspicious articles were found and were examined by the Police Bomb Disposal Squad. While these items contained circuits and batteries, no ignition devices were present. The materials inside are being sent for forensic and chemical examination. Similar articles were found in Lakhimpur, Sivasagar, Nalbari, and Nagaon, all of which have been safely disposed of.”

Guwahati Police Commissioner Diganta Barah provided further details, revealing that early in the day, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) Independent claimed to have planted Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) at eight locations in Guwahati. “Our teams conducted searches at all eight locations, finding no suspicious objects at six of them. However, at Panbazar and Gandhibasti, two IED-like objects were discovered, equipped with circuits, detonators, and batteries but lacking an ignition mechanism. Whether these objects are indeed explosives will be confirmed after chemical testing,” Barah stated.

In addition to the security operations, Assam Police intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking, conducting two major anti-narcotics operations. Over 635 grams of heroin were seized during these operations. In one instance, Karimganj Police intercepted a vehicle at Gilaiti Hills traveling from a neighboring state and discovered 305 grams of heroin concealed inside. Two individuals were apprehended and are under investigation.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma acknowledged the operations in a post on X. Earlier in June, the Assam Police seized 1.7 kilograms of heroin worth approximately Rs 8.5 crore near the Assam-Mizoram border and arrested one person in connection with the case.

Assam Police Launch Search Operations After ULFA-I Bomb Threat

August 15, 2024, 7:14 pm

On Friday, Assam police initiated extensive search operations following a claim by the banned insurgent group United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) that they had planted 24 bombs across the state in conjunction with Independence Day celebrations.

Police officials reported that bomb squads conducted thorough searches and recovered several suspicious items resembling bombs. Fortunately, no explosions occurred at any of the locations.

The situation was triggered after ULFA-I purportedly sent an email to multiple media outlets, which then disseminated the information, causing widespread panic among residents. The email detailed specific areas where the purported bombs were supposedly planted, including two locations in Sibsagar and Lakhimpur, and one each in Lakuwa (Dibrugarh), Laluk, Borghat, Nagaon, Nalbari, and Tamulpur, with eight locations in Guwahati.

Additionally, the group claimed to have placed bombs at five other sites in Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, and Sarupathar, although exact locations were not specified. The group attributed the failure of the devices to detonate to “technical issues.”

In a statement from ULFA-I’s publicity wing, it was mentioned that the blasts were intended to occur between 6 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Independence Day but did not happen due to technical failure. The group urged the public to locate and deactivate the bombs.

Assam Police Chief GP Singh reported on X that suspicious items were discovered by the bomb disposal squad at two locations in Guwahati. These items, lacking ignition devices, are being sent for forensic and chemical analysis. Similar items were also found and safely disposed of in Lakhimpur, Sibsagar, Nalbari, and Nagaon.

An investigation into these incidents is currently underway, Singh added.

India-Bangladesh Border: Assam Police Tighten Security Due To Bangladesh Unrest

August 11, 2024, 10:36 am

Assam Police have heightened security along the India-Bangladesh border to prevent illegal entry into the state due to ongoing unrest in Bangladesh. Director General of Police (DGP) G.P. Singh confirmed that the Centre has mandated strict measures to ensure that no unauthorized individuals cross the border into India.

“The Border Security Force (BSF) serves as the primary defense along the border, while the Assam Police provides additional security. We are maintaining high alert status,” Singh said during a book launch event on Saturday. He noted that Indian passport holders, primarily students and traders, will be permitted entry into India if their documents are verified as valid. Similarly, Bangladeshi citizens will be escorted back to their country following verification of their passports and visas.

Singh assured that the Assam Police, in coordination with the BSF, are conducting joint patrols to secure the border and prevent unauthorized crossings. He also emphasized that no illegal entries have been reported so far.

Regarding the upcoming Independence Day celebrations, Singh highlighted that comprehensive security measures are in place. “Superintendents of Police (SPs) have been instructed to enhance security at parade grounds across the state,” he added.

The DGP recently conducted a security review in Upper Assam’s districts amid reports of ULFA (I) militants operating near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. He discussed the situation with police, military, and paramilitary forces, stressing the need to neutralize the militant group.

Singh appealed to ULFA (I) to refrain from violence and disruptiveness, especially as the state experiences economic growth due to increased investments. He extended an invitation to the militant group for dialogue, stating that both central and state governments are open to negotiations.

The enhanced security measures reflect the state’s commitment to maintaining order and safety amid the current regional challenges.

Assam Police Busts Interstate Illegal Liquor Smugglers

July 23, 2024, 7:45 pm

Assam Police have busted a gang in Golaghat district that was illegally smuggling English liquor on a large scale into Nagaland, a neighboring state where alcohol is prohibited. The police had been tracking this gang for a long time.

Sources informed TDG that the police received a tip-off, leading to an operation under the leadership of two sub-inspectors from Golaghat district. During the operation, two drivers of a liquor pickup truck were detained near Makrang Tinali in Golaghat. Five people in a Bolero vehicle, which was escorting the truck, were also taken into custody. The detainees are Jeem Jindang, Deepak Dutt, Vedant Madhav Bora, Sumant Bora, Kalyan Dutt, Bipul Deuri, driver Ziaur Rahman, and Rubul Ali.

Who are these detainees?

Jeem Jindang is from Karbi Anglong district, while the others are from Jorhat. Golaghat District Security Superintendent Rajen Singh told the media that the consignment of liquor was originally planned to be delivered to a wine shop in Mariani from a ware house in Jorhat. However, two days later, it was intended to be smuggled into Nagaland via Merapani.

Acting on the secret information, the police set up a checkpoint near Makrang Tinali and arrested the smugglers along with the liquor pickup truck. The police also detained Vipul Deuri, the owner of a wine shop in Mariani, and brought him to the police station.

The police seized various brands of liquor from the truck, with a market value of around Rs 39 lakh. A case has been registered against the accused under the NDPS and Smuggling Act, and further action has begun.

Nagaland banned liquor in 1989. The Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act was passed on April 24, 1990. Despite this ban, in recent years, liquor has replaced drugs in terms of addiction. In February 2024, the Nagaland DGP stated, “Drugs have replaced liquor as bribe for voters in poll-bound Nagaland.”

STF in Assam seizes 1 kg of heroin, 3 drug peddlers arrested

April 10, 2024, 1:41 pm

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam police seized one kilogram of heroin and apprehended three drug peddlers in Guwahati, police reported. Acting on reliable information, the STF conducted a raid at Rupkonwar Path under Basistha police station jurisdiction, resulting in the arrest of the three suspects. Along with the arrests, the police recovered pure heroin and three mobile phones.

“During the operation, the STF team recovered one plastic packet containing pure heroin weighing about 1 kg, and three mobile phones,” said Pranab Jyoti Goswami, CPRO of Assam Police.

The apprehended individuals were identified as 32-year-old Suman Talukdar, 35-year-old Audulomi Goyari, and 57-year-old Nersing Basumatary. Further investigations are ongoing to gather more information.

Additionally, acting on secret information, Assam’s Morigaon police arrested a drug peddler named Aminul Hoque and seized 14 small plastic vials containing suspected heroin, weighing 3 grams. Another drug peddler, Karim Ali of Jagiroad, was arrested, and 41 small plastic vials containing suspected heroin weighing 5.51 grams were recovered.

CRPF and Assam Police Seize Large Amount of Explosives in Cachar, One Detained

November 13, 2023, 1:15 pm

In a joint operation, the police and CRPF captured a man and confiscated a large amount of explosives in Assam’s Cachar district. Acting on confidential information, a joint team launched an operation at Silchar Kalain Road under Kalain police station. The apprehended person, identified as Nazim Uddin (22) from Sundaura village, was found in possession of 97 detonators and 96 fuses, concealed in a bag.

On a separate occasion, during a routine check at the Gumrah police outpost on November 12, two vehicles—a truck and an SUV pickup—were detained. The vehicles were found to be carrying one tonne and 20 bags of Burmese supari, respectively. One individual has been apprehended in connection with this incident, and necessary legal actions are being initiated.

This follows a similar incident on November 10, where Assam Police seized a substantial quantity of Burmese supari and apprehended two individuals in the Hailakandi district. Acting on sourced information, the police team conducted a search operation at Pachim Kitterbond Part 1, recovering 12 sacks of illegal Burmese supari weighing approximately 480 kg, along with a vehicle. Two individuals, identified as Abul Kalam (48) and Saydul Islam Barbhuiya (28), were apprehended in connection with the case.

Investigations are underway to determine the source and destination of the seized explosives and Burmese supari, and further legal actions will follow as necessary.

Assam police seize 480 kg of Burmese supari in Hailakandi

November 10, 2023, 12:09 pm

In the Hailakandi district on Friday, Assam Police recovered a sizable amount of Burmese supari, or areca nut, and detained two individuals. The police team from the Lala police station in the Hailakandi district and the Lakhinagar police outpost conducted a search operation at Saydul Islam Barbhuiya’s residence on Friday in the Pachim Kitterbond Part 1 area. The operation was based on information provided by sources.

Police also apprehended two persons and they were identified as Abul Kalam (48) of Karimganj district and Saydul Islam Barbhuiya (28).
Further investigation is on.

Assam Police arrives at Congress candidate Yadvendra Singh’s house for questioning him in fraud case

October 19, 2023, 4:22 pm

The home of Congress candidate Yadvendra Singh in Madhya Pradesh’s Tikamgarh district was visited by a four-person Assam Police team on Thursday for questioning in relation to a fraud case, a police officer said. Singh will run in the upcoming Assembly elections from the Tikamgarh district next month. The police claimed that a court order was the basis for the action being taken against the Congress candidate.

Tikamgarh Kotwali police station in-charge, Anand Raj, said, “We had received a letter from a court in Assam via mail asking us to cooperate in an ongoing investigation (against the Congress candidate). Today, a four-member team of Assam Police arrived in the morning for questioning him in connection with a fraud case. The investigating team will share further details on this matter.”

While an Assam Police team questioned the Congress leader and his family in relation to the fraud case, Kotwali Police officers surrounded the leader’s home. According to Assam Police officer Uttam Dhule, who provided information about the case, it was recently reported and the investigation is still ongoing.

“A case was registered by the CID in Assam in connection with this matter and we were here to question the Congress leader after securing a warrant from the court. The investigation in the case is ongoing. The case was registered under IPC sections 120B, 225, 356, 257, 259, 260, 406, 417, 419, 420, 463, 465, 466, 468, 471, 472, 474 and 506. The case is not very old, it was registered only recently,” Dhule said.

Guwahati: Police busts fake currency module, 2 held

August 6, 2023, 12:21 pm

Two persons were arrested in Guwahati on Sunday for allegedly running a fake currency module, according to police.

Abhinash Sarkar and Ayub Ali have been recognized as the two accused.
According to authorities, both were nabbed on Saturday night when a Gorchuk police station squad dismantled a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) module in the Boragaon area.

“A team of Gorchuk police station under West Guwahati Police District on Saturday night busted a FICN module at Boragaon area under Gorchuk police station.Fake Indian Currency Notes worth Rs 10 lakh, printers, and other incriminating documents were recovered from their possession,” police said.

Further investigation is underway.

Assam police seized heroin worth Rs 11 crore, 3 arrested

July 2, 2023, 1:28 pm

In two separate operations on Saturday, the Assam police Special Task Force (STF) and Kamrup district police confiscated a big quantity of heroin worth approximately Rs. 11 crore.

Partha Sarathi Mahanta, DIG of STF, informed the reporter that based on confidential intelligence, Kamrup district police launched an operation late Saturday night, recovering 700 grammes of heroin from a car and arresting three drug peddlers.

“Kalyan Pathak, Additional Superintendent of Police for the Kamrup district, received information that three couriers, Abdul Hai, Mohidul Islam, and Rofikul Islam, were transporting narcotics by vehicle from Guwahati to Dhubri.” “The police team intercepted the vehicle in the Palashbari area and recovered 50 soap boxes containing 700 grammes of heroin,” Partha Sarathi Mahanta stated.

On the other hand, 40 more soap cases totaling 500 grams were seized from a hidden chamber of a vehicle that had been involved in an accident in the STF narcotics case on June 25.

Previously, on June 25, the STF (Special Task Force) captured 2.2 kilogrammes of heroin in Hajo and Guwahati. According to the officials, they obtained source information that a narcotics cell located in Manipur was distributing narcotics through Assam. The cops took action after obtaining the information. As a result, the group was traced down and pursued by the STF team and Kalyan Pathak, Addl. SP (HQ).

Police seize over 95,000 bottles of cough syrup worth crores, 2 held

June 14, 2023, 2:34 pm

Over 95,000 bottles of cough syrup totaling millions of rupees in value were confiscated by the Karimganj Police in Assam on Wednesday. Bhabesh Kumar and Saminur Islam were taken into custody in connection with the case. Police found and seized the aforementioned amount of cough syrup from three trucks, according to Churaibari police watch post officer Pranab Mili. A crew from the Karimganj district police stopped the trucks in the Churaibari region near the Assam-Tripura border after receiving a tip.

“We have intercepted three trucks at the Churaibari check gate and recovered 95,360 bottles of cough syrup. We have also apprehended two persons. Further investigation is on,” Pranab Mili said.Earlier in May this year, Karimganj police apprehended three persons and seized 33,000 bottles of cough syrup worth around Rs 2 crore from a truck along the Assam-Tripura border, said the police.

Assam police seize drugs worth 16 crores

June 4, 2023, 2:22 pm

On Saturday, the Assam Police launched an operation to apprehend drug peddlers and apprehended two people. It also seized a large amount of illegal drugs worth Rs 16 crores.

“Based on secret information, a team of Cachar district police launched an operation on Saturday night at Katagashtal area, Silchar and recovered about 2.2 kg of heroin,” said Subrata Sen, Additional Superintendent of Police, Cachar district.

Sen further adds, “We have seized 143 soap cases containing 2.2 kg of heroin and also apprehended two accused in the operation. The market value of the seized drugs is estimated at around Rs 16 crore. Our investigation is on”.

Additionally, the Police are keeping a close eye on drug-peddling activities in the national capital. On Saturday, Delhi Police raided Kashmere Gate ISBT metro station and arrested a man based on relevant sources. It also recovered a substantial amount of Heroin from his possession.

Police arrest three PFI and CFI leaders in Barpeta, Assam

April 8, 2023, 1:48 pm

According to officials, three leaders of the banned organizations Popular Front of India (PFI) and Campus Front of India (CFI) were arrested in Assam’s Barpeta district on Friday.
According to Hiren Nath, ADGP (SB), Assam Police, “Police arrested three PFI and CFI members from Barpeta district, including the PFI’s Assam unit secretary and the CFI’s national treasurer.” The arrested PFI and CFI leaders have been identified as Jakir Hussain (34) and Abu Sama (54) of the PFI, and Sahidul Islam (30) of the CFI, according to Nath.
Police have also found Rs 1.50 lakh in cash, four mobile phones, and a Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) brochure from them.
further investigation is underway.

Assam: Accused arrested for murdering class 12 girl in Karimganj

March 25, 2023, 9:57 am

Assam police has arrested a person for allegedly murdering a class 12 girl in Karimganj district. According to police, the incident occurred at Kaliganj Dalfa village in Karimganj district on Friday. The victim has been identified as Monowara Begum.Partha Protim Das, Superintendent of Police of Karimganj district said that the body was lying in front of the accused person’s house and police had apprehended him.

Police confiscate 3000 bottles of cough syrup in Assam

March 9, 2023, 3:12 pm

Police seized about 3000 bottles of cough syrup in the Karimganj district of Assam on Thursday. As per reports, the truck driver has been arrested by police in Churaibari, Karimganj district.

Niranjan Das, who’s in-charge of Churaibai police watch post, said the police team nabbed the driver as well as the co-driver of the truck, which bore the registration number MH-40BL-7948. “During a routine check, we intercepted the truck and recovered 15 cartoons of Phensedyl cough syrup from the truck. We have apprehended the driver and co-driver of the truck,” Das said.

He further added that the price of the seized cough syrup bottles is estimated at around Rs 15 lakh.

Reportedly, the truck was on its way to Agartala, in Tripura, when it was seized. According to the information, a case has been registered under the NDPS Act in this regard.

Assam: 11 soap cases containing heroin seized, two held

March 1, 2023, 1:38 pm

Assam police on Tuesday seized 11 soap cases and recovered 538.74 grams of heroin from them during a search and along with the arrest of two persons in Barpeta district, officials said on Wednesday. Based on secret information, a team from Howly police station in Barpeta district on Tuesday launched an operation and apprehended two persons.
“The police team recovered 11 soap cases containing heroin weighing 538.74 grams were recovered from their possession,” a police officer of Barpeta district said.

Assam: Cries getting louder as the arrests continue

February 6, 2023, 2:39 pm

Assam government’s crackdown against child marriages resulted in protests in many places. Many of the police stations in Southern Assam experienced major protests by women whose husbands were arrested.

The women claimed that their husbands are the only bread earner of their family, and they will die of hunger without them. They opposed the government saying that they got married by their own wish and now they don’t have anybody to look after their children with their husbands gone.

In response, Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated, “We will create a rehabilitation fund for the victims. The Assam government and the Central government have various poverty alleviation schemes. We will try to bring the victims back to the education system.”

Sarma addressed the issue of teenage pregnancies followed by early marriages. He also talked about how an early marriage affects a girl mentally.

“There is zero sympathy in these matters. After a young girl is married and goes through… I will have to call it rape… have we thought of the suffering the girl goes through? In order to save lakhs of girls from this situation in the future, one generation will have to suffer. There is no question of sympathy here… Child marriage has to stop in Assam and action against it will continue. I have told District Collectors that if anyone has financial troubles because their husbands are in jail, the government can look into it,” he said.

The fear of arrest also brought forth some tragic cases. One of them is a 16 year-old girl committing suicide in Cachar district who was a minor and got married by her own will.

Also in many districts, women were ready to give up all government aids for the release of their husbands.

The issue of child marriage cannot be resolved by legal measures only. It is a social issue and it has to be addressed by keeping all the social aspects in mind. There are several reasons for early marriage in Assam and the major issue is that girls are seen to have no other roles outside the household work and giving birth, since social standards put less emphasis on them in comparison to boys.

So, this social evil should be eliminated from our society as soon as possible. The most effective way to eliminate it is with education and public awareness.

Assam: Prohibited cough syrup seized in Nagaon district; 1 apprehended

February 5, 2023, 12:38 pm

Police apprehended a man and recovered a large number of contraband drugs from a courier service in Assam’s Nagaon district on Saturday night. The apprehended man has been identified as Sariful Islam. Based on secret information, the police team conducted a search operation in the Haiborgaon area in the district and recovered five cartons of prohibited cough syrup bottles from a courier service. A few days ago, Assam police seized a huge quantity of drugs from a Tripura-bound truck.

Assam: 320 kg cannabis seized, one Tripura citizen held

January 20, 2023, 12:18 pm

Guwahati police, in a big haul, on Thursday, seized 320 kg of cannabis and arrested one person. The arrested accused has been identified as Thongiya Mog of Tripura.

“A huge haul of 320 kg of cannabis was made from the secret chambers in the truck,” Joint Commissioner of Guwahati Police, Partha Sarathi Mahanta said.

Five held with Rs 60-70 crore drugs in Assam

December 10, 2022, 12:03 pm

Five people were arrested with contraband drugs worth Rs 60-70 crore in Assam’s Cachar on Friday night.

Talking to the media a senior police official said, “Acting on a tip-off, a Police team of Cachar district on Friday night intercepted two trucks which were coming from Mizoram, and during the search, the police team recovered 2 lakh Yaba tablets (drug) from one truck”.

“We have arrested four persons on the spot and later arrested one more person. A truck has also been seized,” police said.

Meanwhile, around Rs 60-70 crore is the market value of the seized contraband drugs.

The police further said in the last four months “Cachar Police have recovered and seized drugs worth more than Rs. 200 crores.”

Earlier on Friday, a huge contraband of drugs worth Rs 7 crores was seized, and three drug peddlers were also arrested in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district.

Moreover, a team of Karbi Anglong police based on the tip-off launched an operation and intercepted two trucks in the Khatkhati area on Thursday night.

During the search operation from the two vehicles, 30,000 banned Yaba tablets and 55 soap cases containing 757.15 grams of heroin were recovered.

1 terrorist of LTT held in Assam

December 9, 2022, 6:51 am

A hardcore terrorist of the Liberation Tigers of Tribals was arrested by Assam Police on Thursday and also recovered arms from Assam’s Cachar district.

The terrorist has been identified as Seiminthang alias Alex Gangte.

Meanwhile, a 9 mm pistol along with ammunition has been recovered by the police.

Based on secret information, a special operation was launched by Cachar district police at Hari Nagar area under Joypur police station. In which one self-styled terrorist was arrested by the Liberation Tigers of Tribals.

“The arrested terrorist has been identified as Seiminthang alias Alex Gangte. He is a member of the Liberation Tigers of Tribals (LTT). We have recovered one 9 mm pistol along with ammunition in possession from him,” said Mahatta.

“Notably, this outfit was formed in 2018 and since then terrorists are involved in the drugs trade, kidnapping, killing, illegal tax collection and other criminal activities,” the SP of Cachar district said.

Earlier on 29 July 2022, 12 militants of this outfit surrendered, including the chairman and deputy chairman.

However, Udalguri Police recovered an AK series rifle along with some ammunition on Thursday, said Special Director General of Police (DGP), Assam.

2 dacoits held in Nagaon, seize weapons

November 29, 2022, 11:03 am

Two dacoits has been arrested by the officials of Assam Police on Monday in the Nagaon district along with illegal weapons.

Meanwhile, the police officials seized the weapons from the accused. There was one 6.35 mm pistol with two bullets.

The accused have been arrested from the Gunamari Fultoli area and have been identified as Zaheer Hasan and Jamal Uddin.

Moreover, another team of state police against dacoits launched the operation in which one of the dacoits named Rajibul Hoque sustained gun injuries. In an attempt to flee from the police, he sustained injuries.

After sustaining injuries Hoque was admitted to Nagaon Civil Hospital for treatment.

“During the operation, the police team intercepted a bike-borne dacoit, but he didn’t stop and attempted to flee. To stop the motorcycle, the police personnel fired one round of ammunition targeting the tire of the motorcycle, but unfortunately, the bullet hit the leg of the biker,” Leena Doley, Superintendent of Police, Nagaon district said.

“The biker was immediately admitted to Nagaon civil hospital and he is now out of danger,” Leena Doley said.

However, two operations at the Rupahihaat area in the Central Assam district were launched said Leena Doley, Superintendent of Police, Nagaon district.

‘It was a clash between villagers and police’, says Assam CM

November 24, 2022, 12:46 pm

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma talked about the firing incident and said firing has nothing to do with the border dispute between the two states.

The firing incident took place between Meghalaya villagers and a contingent of police and forest guards.

Talking to the media Sarma said, “Just to clarify that incident has nothing to do with the border, the way it is reported in national media. It was basically a clash between villagers and police regarding certain forest timbers.”

“The matter was related to some clash regarding timbers and we have ordered a judicial inquiry and also referred the matter to the investigation by CBI or NIA. Compensation has been announced and the person responsible is put under suspension,” Sarma said.

Meanwhile, Rs 5 lakh has been announced by the Assam Government to the kin of the six deceased persons, who died in the firing incident.

In the firing incident, six persons including one Assam forest official were killed in Mukroh in West Jaintia Hills on Tuesday.

Moreover, Meghalaya suspended mobile internet services in seven districts after the incident. The services were shut down across districts of Meghalaya namely West Jaintia Hills, East Jaintia Hills, East Khasi Hills, Ri-Bhoi, Eastern West Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills, and South West Khasi Hills districts.

“I have also discussed with the Assam Chief Minister about the incident. We demand that a central agency should investigate. The National Investigative Agency (NIA) or Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) should inquire into and investigate the incident. The Assam government has also agreed and they will cooperate and they will also ask the Government of India for the same,” Sangma said.

Earlier on Wednesday Sangma met the family members of the victims.

“I have come here to ensure proper action will be taken. In the future, such oppression won’t happen. The border issue is our priority. I have discussed it with Assam CM. We’ll see central agencies probe the incident, Assam govt has also agreed to it,” Sangma said.

However, Sangma further said, “We are here to ensure that the action is taken, all steps are required to ensure that in future this kind of thing and the difficulties you are facing should not be there. The border issue is our top priority and we will do everything in our capacity and we are able to resolve the border issue at the earliest.”

Police arrests 19-year-old for abducting, raping minor girl in Assam

September 22, 2022, 12:24 pm

A 19-year-old man was arrested in the Cachar district of Assam for allegedly kidnapping and raping a 14-year-old girl, according to police.

According to authorities, the incident occurred on September 19 and a FIR was filed that day by the juvenile girl’s family.

The person who was arrested lives in the Udharbond region, which is about 15 kilometres from Silchar town.

According to the minor girl’s family, the accused was the driver of the auto-rickshaw that kidnapped her.

He trapped and forcibly kidnapped her. Later, she was threatened and tortured by him, as she explained. He then took her to a forest area and raped her several times,” the family members alleged.

Subrata Sen, a police officer of the Cachar district, claims that a FIR was filed the same day and that the police then started looking for the suspect.

“He was arrested from Udharbond area and we have registered a case against him under section 365, 376 of Indian Penal Code and section 4 of POCSO Act,” Sen said.

Assam Police seizes 927 kg ganja along the Assam-Tripura border

September 13, 2022, 11:47 am

In two separate incidents at the Churaibari area in Assam’s Karimganj district, Assam Police seized 927 kg of ganja along the Assam-Tripura border.

The Churaibari police watch post team seized the ganja.

Meanwhile, in a joint operation of Assam Police and Central Reserve Police Force suspected heroin of 860 kg of ganja and 40.70 grams has been seized in a truck in Karbi Anglong district.

“At about 2 am, a truck was intercepted which was coming from Manipur, and on a thorough search of the vehicle total of 80 packets of ganja weighing a total of 860 kg and 3 soap boxes containing 40.70 grams suspected to be heroin have been recovered which were hidden inside a secret chamber of the body of the truck. In this regard we have arrested three persons,” Das said.

Moreover based on the secret information Naka checking was set up at Laharijan under Khatkhati police station jurisdiction, John Das, Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Bokajan said.

However, three persons have been arrested by the police and have been identified as Filter Kalita (32), Dipak Mahato (26), and Rahul Tamang (19).