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…
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…
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…
GUWAHATI: A 21-year-old man from Shillong, who was wanted in connection with a POCSO and rape case, surrendered before police at Laitumkhrah Police Station on July 16 and was later arrested, East Khasi Hills Police confirmed. ALSO READ: 'I Will Stay Alive Until July 20': Sonam Wangchuk Vows to Continue Hunger Strike Ahead of Parliament…
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…
GUWAHATI: In a significant crackdown under the ongoing anti Drugs campaign, a joint team of the Special Operations Group (SOG) of West Guwahati Police District and Gorchuk Police Station has arrested a drug peddler identified as Maharam Ali (47), a resident of Boko. ALSO READ: Assam Assembly Erupts Over ST Status Delay; Opposition Stages Walkout…
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…
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…
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),…
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…
GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, July 7, appealed to all political parties to extend firm support to the Assam Police in their crackdown on the drug menace. ALSO READ: Gauhati High Court Benches to Be Established in Silchar, Dibrugarh: Assam Law Minister Responding to a discussion on drug abuse on the second day…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati Police have carried out a series of anti-narcotics operations this week, seizing a combined total of approximately 291 grams of heroin across four separate raids in the city. In the first operation, a CGPD team from Panbazar PS arrested a woman drug peddler, Mallika Begum (22) of 2 No. Rail Gate, after…
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…
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…
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…
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…
GUWAHATI: The Meghalaya Police on Thursday, July 2, approached the Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay on the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the alleged murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. ALSO READ: Guwahati Airport Shifts All International Arrivals and Departures to Terminal 2 The state…
GUWAHATI: Guwahati Police seized heroin, cash and mobile phones and arrested three persons during a raid in the Birubari–Shankarpur area, officials said on Wednesday, July 1. ALSO READ: WATCH | At Least 7 dead, Several Injured After Collision Triggers Fire on Delhi–Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a team from Fatasil Ambari…
GUWAHATI: In what has been described as the largest seizure ever made by Assam Police, officers recovered 37.064 kg of suspected gold valued at more than ₹54 crore, along with 13 grams of silver nodules and flakes, during an operation in the Kharghuli area on the night of June 29-30. ALSO READ: Long-Distance Buses and…
GUWAHATI: Police have busted an inter-state dog theft gang from Guwahati, arresting 5 accused in an operation launched by Basistha PS, Officer in Charge Kapil Pathak told media on June 29, Monday. ALSO READ: Truck Rams Hydra Crane on NH 27 in Guwahati, Operator Killed According to police, the arrested were identified as Rangsina Rangkhang,…
