GUWAHATI: Basistha police, under the leadership of Officer in charge Kapil Pathak, along with support from Jorabat police, conducted a major operation resulting in the seizure of drugs worth approximately ₹2 crore. ALSO READ: Guwahati: ₹85,100 Stolen from Pan Shop near Beltola Survey; Owner Alleges Inaction Despite Repeated Incidents The consignment was reportedly being transported…
GUWAHATI: As many as 27 Bangladesh nationals have been apprehended by Assam Police from two locations — Guwahati and Rangiya – on September 16, Wednesday, a senior police official told the media. They include men, women, and minors. ALSO READ: Anti-Encroachment Drive in Guwahati’s Sijubari Turns Chaotic as Locals Clash With GMC Police The Bangladesh…
The Hatigaon murder investigation has brought several conflicting claims under the police scanner The investigation into the murder of 25-year-old Riya Talukdar Goswami in Guwahati has entered a crucial stage, with police cautioning against unverified claims surrounding the case and saying that several reports circulating in the public domain have not emerged during interrogation….
GUWAHATI: Co-Dist. Superintendent of Police of Sarupathar in Golaghat, Dipen Patar, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a racket linked to the theft of crude oil from ONGC pipelines in the district’s Uriamghat area, police said on Thursday, September 10. ALSO READ: Guwahati’s Panbazar Durga Puja to Showcase Dashavatar Theme in 91st Year…
GUWAHATI: The death of a 17-year-old Class 11 student in Guwahati’s Khetri area, which was initially suspected to be a murder, is now being treated as a case of suicide, police sources said on Monday, September 7. ALSO READ: Guwahati Man Surrenders, Confesses to Killing Wife and Severing Her Head The student, identified as Gandip…
GUWAHATI: Swatantra Bharadwaj, accused of assaulting the father of student activist Nishu Azad during a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, was sent to one-day police custody after being produced before a court at the Karkardooma Court complex on Saturday, September 5. ALSO READ: Dibrugarh's AMCH Becomes Northeast’s First Centre to Administer ERT for Rare Genetic…
GUWHATAI: Assam Police has arrested around 330 alleged fraudsters across the state in a major crackdown on individuals accused of impersonating advocates, police officials and people close to senior police officers to deceive or threaten victims and accused persons near police stations. ALSO READ: NHAI Offers ₹1,000 FASTag Reward for Reporting Unclean Toilets at Toll…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, September 3, announced that two new police battalions will be formed in the state. ALSO READ: Athgaon Durga Puja in Guwahati to Recreate Sri Venkateswara Temple for 2026 Celebrations Speaking at a press briefing on the outcomes of the recently concluded Superintendents of Police (SP) Conference…
GUWAHATI: Two suspected vehicle thieves were killed in a police encounter in the early hours of Thursday, 3 September, after a stolen commercial vehicle was intercepted at a checkpoint in Marakdola, on the road leading towards Meghalaya. ALSO READ: Up to 20,000 Youths to Be Recruited Into Assam Police in Five Years, Says Assam CM…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government plans to recruit around 15,000 to 20,000 youths into the Assam Police over the next five years as part of its initiative to provide government employment to two lakh youths, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday, September 2. ALSO READ: Eight New Co-Districts Become Functional Across Assam, Total Rises…
GUWAHATI: Two personnel from Noonmati Police Station in Guwahati have been placed under suspension with immediate effect following an alleged incident of misconduct while performing naka duty on August 31. ALSO READ: Guwahati App-Based Cab Strike Leaves Daily Commuters Stranded According to an order issued by the police authorities on Tuesday, September 1, SI (UB)…
GUWAHATI: Assam Police has realigned the jurisdictional areas of 312 police stations under 126 Assembly constituencies in Assam so that no station falls under the jurisdiction of more than one Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). ALSO READ: 'Purple City’ to Add a Vibrant Twist to Guwahati’s Rehabari Area The alignment of the jurisdictions of…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has established a new Kahilipara Police Station in Guwahati by bifurcating the existing jurisdiction of Dispur Police Station. ALSO READ: ₹168 Crore Yaba Consignment Seized in Assam’s Cachar, One Held The new police station has been established under Section 11 of the Assam Police Act, 2007, with the aim of strengthening…
GUWAHATI: In view of the prevailing situation in Meghalaya, the Assam government, through Assam Police, has activated helpline numbers to assist people from Assam who may be stranded in Meghalaya or facing difficulties in movement. ALSO READ: ‘Shiksha Yatra’ to Bring Out-of-School Children Back to Education Launched in Assam The Assam Police helpline can be…
GUWAHATI: A 23-year-old woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a rented accommodation in Guwahati’s Hengrabari area on Tuesday night, August 18, with police suspecting it to be a case of suicide. ALSO READ: WATCH | Rajdhani Express Halts as Elephant Herd Crosses Railway Track in Assam The deceased has been identified as Rimpi…
GUWAHATI: Devojyoti Mukherjee, Inspector General of Police, Assam, has been awarded the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) for his special distinguished record in service. ALSO READ: 11 Assam Police Personnel Among Recipients of Meritorious Service Medal Other recipients from the Northeast include Lokhendro Singh Arambam, Armed Police Sub Inspector from Manipur, Meenu Choudhary, Additional…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced the recipients of the Chief Minister’s Special Service Medal in a Crisis Situation and the Chief Minister’s Police Medal for Outstanding Service on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, 2026. ALSO READ: ‘They Had No Business to Interfere’: CJI Slams Bar Council Over Action Against NALSAR Students A…
GUWAHATI: Eleven Assam Police personnel have been awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) for valuable service characterised by resourcefulness and devotion to duty. ALSO READ: Broken Culvert at Guwahati’s Basistha Chariali Puts Commuters at Risk The awardees include Inspector General V Siva Prasad Ganjala, Assistant Inspector General Sarmistha Barua, Commandant Santanu Kumar Dutta, Superintendent…
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,…
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…
