"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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Too Young for the Timeline: Assam Police Warns Against Sharing Children's Images Online

  A new Assam Police campaign highlights the hidden risks of sharing children's photos and videos on social media In today's digital age, where every smile, first step and playful moment is just a tap away from being shared online, babies and toddlers have increasingly become a regular feature on social media. Parents, grandparents and…

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Two Individuals Held by Guwahati Police for Painting Sonam Wangchuk's Portrait

  GUWAHATI: Two individuals were arrested by Guwahati Police on Saturday morning, July 18, for painting activist Sonam Wangchuk's portrait at a public place without taking prior permission from the authorities. ALSO READ: WATCH | Sonam Wangchuk Removed from Protest Site, Taken to Hospital by Delhi Police on Day 21 of Hunger Strike "Our police patrolling…

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Assam Police Becomes Northeast's First Offline Aadhaar Verification Entity

  GUWAHATI: In a significant step towards strengthening digital policing, Assam Police has become the first state police agency in the Northeast to be registered as an Offline Verification Seeking Entity (OVSE) under the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). ALSO READ: First Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Train Launched in India With this registration, Assam Police has also…

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Guwahati Bhootnath Death Case: Prime Accused Arrested, All Key Suspects Now in Police Custody

  GUWAHATI: The investigation into the death of Hiteshwar Deka in Guwahati's Santipur has made significant progress with the arrest of the prime accused, Sanwar Ali on July 16. Bharalumukh Police apprehended Sanwar after tracking him to a relative's house in Jalukbari, where he had allegedly been hiding since the July 14 incident. The arrest…

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Jorabat Waterlogging Disrupts Traffic, Guwahati Police Issue Diversion Advisory

  GUWAHATI: Guwahati Traffic Police on Sunday, July 12, implemented immediate traffic diversions following severe waterlogging at the 9th Mile and 10th Mile stretches in Jorabat, disrupting vehicular movement in the area. ALSO READ: Rare Himalayan Plant Cyananthus Hookeri Recorded in India After 158 years According to the traffic advisory, light motor vehicles (LMVs) travelling towards…

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Assam Police Issue Traffic Advisory; Old Saraighat Bridge to Close for Two Months from July 13

  GUWAHATI: The old Saraighat Bridge over the river Brahmaputra will remain completely closed to all vehicular movement for two months starting July 13, as N.F. Railway authorities undertake repair and restoration works on the bridge, Assam Police said in a press advisory. ALSO READ: Guwahati's Ganeshguri Flyover Should Honour Terror Victims, Not Personalities: Assam CM…

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Three More Arrested By Guwahati Police In Recent Fake Currency Racket

  GUWAHATI: Guwahati Police have made three additional arrests in connection with the recent Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) circulation racket. ALSO READ: WATCH | 7 Foot Python Rescued from Guwahati's Lokhra Market, Released into Garbhanga Forest The arrested individuals are Md Hejbur Rahman (37), Md Mizanur Rahman aka Mizu (36), and Md Ekramul Islam (26),…

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Guwahati Police Bust Drug Trafficking Racket in Hatigaon, Seize 47.38 kg Ganja

  GUWAHATI: In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, a team from Hatigaon Police Station under the East Guwahati Police District (EGPD) busted a drug trafficking racket operating out of Arunoday Path near Mini Taj Mahal in Hatigaon, arresting three individuals allegedly involved in the racket. ALSO READ: 61-Year-Old Man Critical After Alleged Wrong Blood Transfusion…

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Assam to Launch Unified Dial-112 Emergency Response System with 200 Mobile Police Stations

  GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet has approved the launch of a unified Dial-112 Emergency Response System, enabling citizens to access police, fire, health and disaster management services through a single emergency number. ALSO READ: Hindi to be Introduced as Additional Language for Assam Assembly House Proceedings The decision was taken at a meeting of the Council…

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Guwahati Police Arrest Repeat Offender in Armed Extortion Case, Seize Massive Arms Cache

  GUWAHATI: The Central Police District of Guwahati Commissionerate on Saturday, July 4, has arrested 39-year-old Avik Das, alias Abhimanyu Das, in connection with a case of armed extortion, physical assault, and wrongful confinement. A subsequent raid at his residence in Chapaidong, Bonda, led to his apprehension and the seizure of a large cache of…

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Fake Currency Key Accused Injured In Guwahati Police Firing While Attempting To Flee

  GUWAHATI: Ajay Biswakarma, one of the key accused in the recent fake Indian currency note (FICN) racket in Guwahati, was injured in a police encounter after he attempted to flee from police custody. ALSO READ: Assam: African Swine Fever Spreads to Lakhimpur and Nagaon, Curbs Imposed to Contain Outbreak "During interrogation, he revealed about a…

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Guwahati Police Debunk ₹100 Crore Fake Currency Claim, Seize ₹13.46 Lakh in Counterfeit Notes

  GUWAHATI: Contrary to reports suggesting that about ₹100 crore fake Indian foreign currency (FICN) being seized in Guwahati, police officials on Friday, July 3, said a total of ₹13.46 lakh counterfeit notes has been recovered in two different operations. ALSO READ: Two Killed After Green Bus Hits Scooty in Guwahati's Fancy Bazar Five accused, three…

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