Assam Police arrests 14 over social media posts supporting Taliban

The Assam Police has arrested around 14 people across the state for allegedly posting on social media sites regarding the activities of the terrorist group Taliban. Two persons each were arrested from Kamrup Metropolitan, Barpeta, Dhubri and Karimganj districts. Six people were arrested from Darrang, Cachar, Hailakandi, South Salmara, Goalpara and Hojai districts. Special Director […]

Assam Police seize heroin worth over Rs 4.5 crore, 2 held

In a major breakthrough, the Assam Police on Thursday seized heroin worth over Rs 4.5 crore at Jorabat on the outskirts of Guwahati. Acting on a tip-off, the Assam Police seized the contraband from a truck coming from Manipur. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the case. A total of 60 packets containing […]

Assam: Murder accused shot in bid to escape from police custody

Two dreaded criminals were shot at by cops in Assam after they tried to escape from police custody. The first incident has been reported from Bijni in Chirang district where a murder accused was shot at by Assam Police personnel. The accused was seriously injured in the shootout following which he succumbed to injuries while […]

No political interference in transfer of OCs in Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday made it clear that there will be zero political interference in the state police department. Addressing a conference with Officers-in-charge of all police stations in the state, Sarma laid the base for redefining policing standards in Assam. All OCs will now be posted in a particular police […]

Two smugglers arrested in Assam; rhino horn, elephant tusk recovered

In a major crackdown on wildlife smuggling in Assam, Dibrugarh Police on Thursday arrested two smugglers from Panchali area in Dibrugarh town and recovered a rhino horn, an elephant tusk along with other contraband item from their possession. The duo has been identified as Miraz Khan and Anish Rahman. The items were recovered from the […]

Assam Police launches initiatives to tackle cybercrime

The Assam Police on Monday rolled out three initiatives that will strengthen its capabilities in handling cybercrime, including financial cyber frauds, and ensuring speedy delivery of services to the people. Director-General of Assam Police Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta inaugurated the Cyber Forensic Lab cum Training Centre, while also launching the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and […]

Assam Chief Minister hands over appointment letter to Borsing Bey as Constable

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday handed over appointment letter to home guard Borsing Bey as constable in Assam Police. Bey has been awarded for showing example of integrity by refusing huge amount of bribe money and confiscating drugs worth Rs 12 crore. CM Sarma appointed Bey as constable in the police at […]

Assam: Home Guard who helped police seize drugs worth Rs 12 cr appointed as constable

The Assam government in a cabinet decision on Thursday appointed Home Guard Borsing Bey as a Constable in Assam Police. Bey had refused a huge bribe from drug dealers and helped recover drugs valued at Rs 12 crore in Karbi Anglong. Bey recovered the drugs from a Guwahati-bound night super bus bearing registration number MN06B-0511 […]

Assam Police seize drugs worth Rs 12 crore in Karbi Anglong

Continuing its war on drugs, the Assam police yet again made another massive seizure in Karbi Anglong on Monday. Methamphetamine worth over Rs 12 crore weighing about 3 kilograms in international market was seized in Dilai gate after a vehicle was intercepted by a home guard. This disclosure was made by the Assam DGP Bhaskar […]