Assam Makes Police Verification Mandatory for Government Appointments Within Six Months

  GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet has approved a policy requiring police verification of candidates appointed to government service, with the verification to be completed within six months of their appointment. ALSO READ: Assam Approves ₹450 Crore for BTC, Aadhaar Relaxation for Moran and Matak Communities, Agri Tax Relief The verification will cover the candidates’ character, antecedents,…

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Assam Police Cracks Down on Drug Trafficking, Nabs Accused with Suspected Heroin

  GUWAHATI: Sontoli OP under Kamrup Police conducted an anti-narcotics operation at Goroimari Bilorjan based on credible information, leading to the arrest of a man allegedly involved in drug trafficking. ALSO READ: Jharkhand Students March to Assembly as Recruitment Exam Protest Enters Day 17 The accused was identified as Foridul Islam, 28, son of Surat Jamal…

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Major Reshuffle in Assam Police; Several Senior Officers Transferred

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has ordered a major reshuffle in the state police department, transferring and reassigning a large number of IPS and APS officers across various senior positions, including IG, DIG and SSP-level posts. ALSO READ: NEUFC Beat Karbi Anglong Morning Star 4-1 in Durand Cup at Guwahati's Sarusajai > Ratna Singha, IPS, Deputy…

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One Held in Guwahati Community Dog Killing Case, Police Probe Possible Link Between Two Deaths

  GUWAHATI: The arrest of a man in connection with the deaths of two community dogs in Guwahati's Beltola-Hatigaon area has brought some relief to residents, even as police continue to investigate whether the two incidents were part of a deliberate pattern. ALSO READ: Drug Control Department Seals Pharmacies in Guwahati, Intensifies Crackdown on Licensing Violations…

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Assam: Hailakandi Police Form SIT to Probe Alleged Gangrape and Murder of Class 10 Student

  GUWAHATI: Hailakandi Police have constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the alleged gangrape and murder of a 15-year-old Class 10 student, with three suspects, including a 16-year-old juvenile, taken into custody in connection with the case. ALSO READ: Assam: NFR Announces Train Cancellations, Rescheduling Amid Track Restoration Work Near New Harangajao According to…

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Guwahati: Burglar and Two Receivers of Stolen Property Arrested by Dispur Police

  GUWAHATI: A team from the Dispur Police Station, operating under the East Guwahati Police District (EGPD), has arrested a burglar along with two individuals accused of receiving and dealing in stolen property, police announced via social media. ALSO READ: Odisha PG Medical Exam Paper Shared on WhatsApp During Test, Probe Underway According to Guwahati Police,…

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Assam Police Seize Yaba Tablets Worth Nearly ₹3 Crore in Bongaigaon, One Held

  GUWAHATI: Bongaigaon Police recovered 10,000 Yaba tablets and apprehended one person in an anti-drug operation, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. ALSO READ: Theft Reported at Digambar Jain Mandir in Guwahati’s Fancy Bazar; Donation Box Broken The contraband was valued at around ₹3 crore. Sharing the update on X, Sarma commended Bongaigaon Police for…

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Assam Police Seize 2.97 Kg Heroin Worth ₹5.8 Crore in Kokrajhar, Two Held

  GUWAHATI: Kokrajhar Police seized 2.97 kg of heroin worth approximately ₹5.8 crore during an anti-drug operation at Srirampur Naka, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in a post on X on Wednesday, July 29. ALSO READ: “Cap 278 Signing Off”: Ajinkya Rahane Retires From International Cricket According to the Chief Minister's post, police intercepted…

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Assam Police Seize Suspected Contraband Worth ₹3.18 Crore in Sribhumi, Two Held

  GUWAHATI: Assam Police seized 31,800 bottles of suspected contraband worth ₹3.18 crore in two anti-drug operations carried out in Sribhumi district. ALSO READ: No Flood Deaths Reported in Assam in Last 24 Hours as Floodwaters Gradually Recede The seizure was announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on X on Tuesday, July 28.  Sharing the…

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RSS Leader's 'Open Fire' and 'Gang Rape' Remark on NEET Protesters Sparks Police Probe in Kerala

  GUWAHATI: A police investigation has been launched in Kerala following complaints over controversial remarks allegedly made by RSS leader T G Mohandas, in which he reportedly suggested that police should "open fire" on protesters and claimed that "gang rapes will happen" during demonstrations linked to the alleged NEET question paper leak. ALSO READ: Supreme Court…

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'Mere Agitation Can't Justify Lathi-Charge': Supreme Court on Police Action during Student Protests

  GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Monday, July 27, observed that police cannot resort to a lathi-charge merely because people are protesting, stressing that the right to peaceful and lawful protest is guaranteed under the Constitution. ALSO READ: Power Supply Gradually Restored in More Flood-Hit Areas of Sivasagar as Water Recedes: Assam CM A bench comprising…

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Third-Year IIT Guwahati BTech Student Found Dead on Campus; Police Suspect Suicide

  GUWAHATI: A third-year BTech student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati was found dead on the institute's campus on Sunday afternoon, July 26, in an incident that police suspect to be a case of suicide. ALSO READ: Mirabai Chanu Wins India's First Gold at Commonwealth Games 2026 According to police, the incident occurred…

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Guwahati Police Arrest Absconding POCSO Accused in New Delhi

  GUWAHATI: A team from Basistha Police Station has arrested an absconding accused in connection with a case registered under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) (Amendment) Act, 2019. ALSO READ: Missing Assam Forest Team Traced Safe After Two-Day Communication Blackout The accused, identified…

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Viral Audio Allegedly Involving Guwahati Police Officer Sparks Questions Over Monitoring of Student Protest

  GUWAHATI: A viral audio clip, allegedly featuring a conversation between a Guwahati Police officer and a school student, has triggered a debate over whether students were being monitored ahead of a solidarity protest held in Guwahati in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) campaign for education reforms and activist Sonam Wangchuk. ALSO READ: Rajya…

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Assam Police Seize Yaba Tablets Worth ₹2.4 Crore in Cachar, Three Held

  GUWAHATI: In another major crackdown on drug trafficking, Cachar Police recently seized 24,000 suspected Yaba tablets worth approximately ₹2.4 crore and arrested three persons in connection with the case. ALSO READ: NCB Busts India-Myanmar Drug Syndicate, Arrests Third Myanmar-Based Kingpin in Major Crackdown Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the seizure in a post…

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"Don't Waste Our Time": SC Declines Urgent Hearing on Plea Alleging Police Brutality Against Student Protesters

  GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, July 22, declined to urgently hear a petition alleging police brutality against students during a protest at Jantar Mantar, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant observing that the court did not have time to review video evidence submitted by the petitioner. ALSO READ: Assam Floods Leave 31…

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Assam Police Seize Suspected Opium Worth ₹1.6 Crore in Kamrup, One Held

  GUWAHATI: Continuing its drive against the illegal drug trade, the Assam Police recently seized 24 kg of suspected opium worth approximately ₹1.6 crore in Kamrup district and apprehended one person in connection with the case. ALSO READ: Sikkim Tunnel Collapse Kills 8, Rescue Operation Continues as Several Feared Trapped Sharing the development on X, Assam…

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Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar Found Dead at Police Headquarters; Suicide Suspected

  GUWAHATI: Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar, a 1994-batch IPS officer, was found dead at the state police headquarters in Agartala on Monday, July 20. Police suspect the incident to be a case of suicide. ALSO READ: Multiple Landslides Reported in Guwahati, DDMA Urges Caution in Hilly Areas According to preliminary information, Dhankar…

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CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' March Halted as Police Lathi-Charge Protesters in Delhi

  GUWAHATI: The Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Chalo Sansad' protest march was stopped by police in the national capital on Monday, July 20, amid heavy security arrangements, while activist Sonam Wangchuk continued to remain at Safdarjung Hospital after being removed from Jantar Mantar last week. ALSO READ: Spain Crowned FIFA World Cup Champions After Beating Argentina…

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