Assam Police

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Assam withdraws travel curbs, but border still tense

Series of protests in Shillong

28 Nov 2022 8:43 AM

The stolen watch that police claimed to have recovered, which was customised for the legendary footballer Diego Maradona, in Sivasagar on December 11, 2021. (PTI)

Diego Maradona's luxury watch, stolen in Dubai, found in Assam

Assam DGP Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta said that the watch belonged to Maradona himself and was being stored in Dubai in a safe house

12 Dec 2021 6:51 AM

A Taliban fighter stands guard along a road near the site of an Ashura procession which is held to mark the death of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad, along a road in Herat on August 19, 2021, amid the Taliban's military takeover of Afghanistan. (Photo:AFP)

15 held in Assam for pro-Taliban social media posts

Among those arrested were three maulanas, a police constable and an MBBS student of Tezpur Medical College

22 Aug 2021 1:34 AM

Assam also decides to withdraw FIR against Mizoram RS MP. — PTI file photo

After Mizoram, now border dispute of Assam with Arunachal comes into limelight

Arunachal students mount pressure on the state to protest against highhandedness of Assam police

03 Aug 2021 2:13 AM

Home minister has 'failed' country: Rahul on Assam-Mizoram border violence

Following a territorial dispute, there were clashes along the inter-state border in August 2020 and February this year

27 Jul 2021 10:46 AM

There will be no political interference in transfer and posting of police officers, he said. (Twitter)

Don't shoot in the chest, aim for leg: Assam chief minister to cops

Mr Sarma said that people will feel the changes in policing soon and he is going to make the transfer of inspectors mandatory in two years

06 Jul 2021 7:30 AM

In view of the viral video, the Assam Police has released the images of the five suspected culprits and sought more information from the public leading to their arrest. (Photos released by Assam Police)

Viral video shows young girl tortured by five men, police releases images of culprits

The culprits can be seen slapping the girl, believed to be from the northeast, and also hitting the victim’s face before stripping her naked

27 May 2021 6:15 PM

Assam villagers lynch woman over witchcraft; also kill man who confronted them

According to the law, witch-hunting is viewed as a cognisable, non-bailable and non-compoundable offence.

03 Oct 2020 1:34 AM

Assam police on Thursday imposed curfew for an indefinite period in parts of central Assam. (Representative Image)

Curfew imposed in Assam's Sonitpur after clashes over Ram Mandir celebrations

The clash broke out after some local minority organisations raised objection to a bike-rally by Bajarang Dal activists in Thelamara area

06 Aug 2020 4:12 PM

Sharjeel in Assam cops custody over cut-off Northeast remark

e was handed over to the Assam Police team who has been in New Delhi for the past few days, by the Patiala House court on Wednesday.

22 Feb 2020 2:50 AM

The hilarious tweet included a picture of three small packets filled with an orange powder. (Photo: Meghalaya Police | Twitter)

Meghalaya police's tweet on drug peddlers selling Rasna will leave you in splits

The tweet read: 'SCAM ALERT! *clears throat* Shillong market is so dry that peddlers are fooling their clients with Rasna(!?) Powder.'

16 Aug 2019 3:40 PM

We have recovered a ULFA flag, Naxal literature and seized mobile phones from them. An investigation in the case is underway," Superintendent of Police, Subhasshini Shankaran told reporters here. (Photo: ANI)

Assam: 4 including 2 women held for alleged links with ULFA

The arrested accused have been identified as Chayanika Kaman, Kabita Kaman, Kanak Pegu and Debajyoti Dowarah.

08 Aug 2019 10:07 AM

However, the police was tight-lipped and declined to make any comment on the attempt of human sacrifice.

Assam: Cops stop ‘human sacrifice’ ritual by science teacher

The locals not only raised an alarm in the nearby area but also called the police and local media.

08 Jul 2019 12:41 AM

The two men, Shahrukh Khan and Subahan Khan, were arrested on Sunday after a case was filed on the basis of a complaint registered by the cultural troupe against the organisers of the programme, which was held at a village under Chaygaon Police Station limits. (Representational Image)

Over 500 men try to force women dancers to strip at cultural event in Assam, 2 held

Police said further investigations are underway and a hunt is on to nab others involved in the incident.

10 Jun 2019 10:29 AM

Retired Indian Army soldier Mohammad Sanaulla (Photo: File)

30-year army veteran detained on charges of being 'foreigner', gets bail

On behalf of retired Indian Army soldier noted lawyer Indira Jaising of Supreme Court was present in Court room.

07 Jun 2019 7:25 PM

The photo shared shows over 50 cartons as large as a suitcase. (Photo: Assam Police | Twitter)

'Anyone lost 590 kg of ganja? Don't panic, we found it,' tweets Assam police

The police had confiscated the consignment from the truck in a night operation.

05 Jun 2019 11:54 AM

Sources in the border police said that records available with them suggest that out of the 19 inmates lodged in Silchar central jail, 11 were from Sylhet district of Bangladesh.

20 Bangladesh nationals deported from Assam

Alorani Das, the lone female Bangladeshi national deported was brought from Western Assam’s Kokrajhar as she was lodged in jail there.

05 May 2019 6:50 AM

A traffic police constable here became a social media star for his impeccable dedication towards his duty amid a heavy downpour that lashed the state on Sunday. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: Assam traffic cop carry out duty in heavy downpour, becomes social media star

The constable was seen manning traffic without a raincoat, amid heavy rain at one of the busiest intersection of the city.

01 Apr 2019 4:15 PM

The police said that all the five suspects have been booked under charges of criminal conspiracy and gang rape. (Representational image)

Five held for gangrape in Assam’s Nagaon

The incident has created anger among the residents of the area, who warned police to nab the culprits within 48 hours.

08 Mar 2019 6:11 AM

Pointing out that both of them have confessed to their involvement in the crime and their association with outlawed Ulfa-I, security sources admitted that outlawed Ulfa-I has roped in many surrendered Ulfa rebels and is using them for their subversive plan.

2 surrendered Ulfa militants held

Police said that it has recovered the car, which was used in committing the crime. Various other incriminating materials have also been seized.

02 Dec 2018 6:29 AM

Police detains pro-talk Ulfa leaders for remarks

Villagers accuse local police officer of switching off phone after the incident.

03 Nov 2018 1:32 AM

Assam to frame social media policy for staff

“We are investigating all allegations levelled by the complainant,” the investigating officer said.

31 Oct 2018 12:49 AM

The agitated family members and locals refused to let police take Das' body for postmortem on Sunday, demanding that action be taken against NRC processing centre for marking him a 'foreigner'. (Representational Image)

Upset over exclusion of name from NRC, retired Assam teacher kills self

In his suicide note, Nirod Das said he was taking extreme step to 'escape humiliation of being marked as foreigner after NRC process.'

22 Oct 2018 6:00 PM

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi (Photo: ANI)

DCP suspended for security lapses during CJI Assam visit

Congress accuses state of ignoring CJI to look after Amit Shah.

22 Oct 2018 1:05 AM

Assam Police hands over the 7 Rohingyas to Myanmar authorities after deportation formalities were completed. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

7 Rohingya immigrants deported to Myanmar: Assam police

The illegal immigrants were detained in 2012 and since then they were lodged in Cachar Central Jail in Assam's Silchar.

04 Oct 2018 2:39 PM

Informing that Zaman visited Assam to recruit youths in August, security sources said that Zaman was on mission to rope in arms suppliers of the region. (Photo: AP)

Assam police to set up SIT to probe Hizbul activities

Security sources said that Hizbul Mujahideen is suspected to have been roping in operatives from the state to recruit radicalized youths.

18 Sep 2018 6:40 AM

Security sources said Shahnawaz Alam had got training in Jammu’s Kishtwar district. (Photo: PTI/Representational Image)

Assam fears big Hizb ring in state after militant held

Zaman’s mother, however, told reporters that the security forces had done a good job by arresting him.

16 Sep 2018 1:17 AM

The students called hostel authorities and security guards, who spotted her from the outside the window, hanging from the ceiling fan. (Representational Image)

IIT-Guwahati student from Karnataka hangs self in hostel room

Police said that 18-year-old Nagashree S C left behind a note stating that she wanted to be a teacher and not an engineer.

12 Sep 2018 9:07 PM

Drive to help Assam police look friendly

These reception rooms are expected to ease the process of not only filing a complaint manually but also help people know their case status.

08 Sep 2018 1:15 AM

Baba ‘with kissing cure’ held in Assam

The police also arrested his mother for her involvement in spreading the news of her son’s “powers”.

24 Aug 2018 1:04 AM

The SOS Village is providing counseling support to the three girls. (Representational Image)

Official arrested for ‘molesting’ 3 girls at Assam SOS Village

Loon Vaiphai (44), allegedly assaulted 3 minor girls when he was in a car with them on July 22, police said.

06 Aug 2018 8:27 PM

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. (Photo: File)

Two police complaints against Sonowal by TMC in Kolkata

TMC MLA Mohua Moitra had herself filed the complaint at Alipore police station.

04 Aug 2018 4:27 AM

'Info was received from Facebook last night that a minor girl had updated her status as- 'I am gonna to commit suicide today'. The child was located in 30 mins & her safety ensured. She & her family were counselled. She is safe and in their care,' the Assam Police said in a tweet. (Photo: File | Representational)

Alerted by Facebook, Assam police stops girl from committing suicide

'The information was received from Facebook headquarters. A life was saved,' police officials said.

25 Jul 2018 9:20 PM

'The handwriting and general knowledge test that was held today was just a formality as their answer sheets were found to be fake earlier during forensic tests,' police said. (Photo: File | Representational)

BJP MP's daughter among 19 arrested in Assam's Cash-for-Jobs scam

The police have already arrested 34 serving government officers in connection with the scam.

18 Jul 2018 6:29 PM

Assam asks for more forces ahead of NRC list

The final draft of the NRC was to be published on June 30 but it may delayed by few days because of flood in few districts.

24 Jun 2018 12:53 AM

The mob waylaid the couple in their 20s and assaulted them at Pukhurpur village in Rongjuli area on June 19. (Representational Image)

Assam couple thrashed by mob for travelling together, ‘forced’ to get married

The incident, which took place on June 19, went viral on social media following which 2 people have been arrested.

22 Jun 2018 3:24 PM

Security sources admitted that the militant outfit is trying to ramp up its social media presence and hence has launched a Facebook page.

Ulfa launches its Facebook page

Assam police writes to Facebook to block page of rebel group.

18 Jun 2018 5:46 AM

Rise in number of minor offenders causes concern

The shocking rape of a Class 5 girl in Nagaon last month, also had two minors in the gang of three culprits.

14 Apr 2018 12:29 AM

Security agencies have also referred the photograph of the youth with AK-47 rifles, which went viral on the social media. (Photo: File | Representational)

Shoot dead son if he has joined Hizbul, says mother of Assam youth

The mother who broke into tears said, 'I don't want an anti-national son. It is better to be without children.'

09 Apr 2018 5:42 PM

The arrested constable had been in touch with some of the accused in the CDR scam pertaining to illegal acquisition of CDR. (Representational Image)

Thane cops arrest Assam constable in CDR scam

The investigators sent the phone numbers found with the accused to Assam police for action.

04 Apr 2018 2:18 AM

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee (Photo: PTI)

Assam police files FIR on Mamata Banerjee for NRC remarks, Trinamul fumes

Numerous groups staged protests across Assam condemning the statement by the TMC chief.

05 Jan 2018 2:33 AM

Though, Assam police has been tight-lipped, security agencies are extremely worried over the functioning of the police.

Ulfa demands Rs 2 cr for release of businessman ’s son

This has come close on the heels of sensational murder of a father-son duo by Ulfa(I) militants on December 11 in Tinsukia district.

21 Dec 2017 4:48 AM

Assam health and education minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (Photo: PTI/File)

Assam Police busts plot to kill state health minister

Two arrested; cops alerted by former minister.

09 Dec 2017 12:09 AM

Students and job aspirants protesting against the job scam in Guwahati

Jobs-for-cash scam: Backdoor entry for bureaucrats, top cops

Things changed for the better in the Assam Public Services Commission (APSC) after Sarbananda Sonowal’s BJP government came to power in May 2016.

25 Nov 2017 1:05 AM

Traffic came to a standstill for nearly 30 minutes on Sunday morning to allow the movement of an ambulance to airlift a critically ill six-month-old child to Delhi for treatment.

Guwahati: Green corridor helps to shift critically-ill baby

The ‘corridor’ was set up along 45-km stretch between hospital and airport.

04 Sep 2017 1:46 AM

Armed forces personnel engaged in gunfight in Assam. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Assam: 1 terrorist killed in Army-police joint op, ammunition recovered

One AK 47 series rifle, ammunition and a grenade has been recovered from the possession of the neutralized terrorist.

25 Jul 2017 10:08 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Ulfa blast in Assam on eve of PM Modi’s visit

Security sources said the police recovered the body of a suspected Ulfa (I) rebel from the blast site.

26 May 2017 2:30 AM

The victim had lodged an FIR with the Hamren police. (Photo: Representational Image)

Assam tribal king held for raping woman

The king of Karbi people, Harsing Ronghang, has been accused of trespassing and raping a woman in Hamren area.

24 May 2017 1:58 AM

The mob continuously thrashed them with sticks while chasing them for about 1.5 km. (Photo: ANI Twitter)

2 men lynched in Assam for allegedly trying to steal cows; 2 detained

Men, aged between 20-25 years, were severely beaten up by the mob, who alleged that they were involved in cow theft.

01 May 2017 10:23 AM

Soon after the arrest, the state home department has placed the officer under suspension. (Photo: PTI)

DSP held for ‘offensive’ post about BJP MLA

Meanwhile, the CID also conducted a raid at his house and seized his laptop and mobile phones.

30 Apr 2017 6:40 AM

Activists of All Assam Students’ Union (Aasu) take out a satyagrah rally in Nagaon district of Assam on Friday in protest against the alleged vandalisation of its office at Silapathar by the members of a Bengali organisation. (Photo: PTI)

Assam top cop visits trouble spot

Tension has gripped town in Dhemaji district after attack on AASU office.

11 Mar 2017 1:25 AM

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