Northeast Desk, 4th May: In a commendable feat of law enforcement, the Dispur Police have dealt a decisive blow to a bag-snatching syndicate operating in Guwahati, resulting in the apprehension of five individuals, one of whom is a woman, suspected to be involved in a spate of thefts plaguing the area.
The breakthrough in the case came following a meticulous investigation into a recent bag-snatching incident reported in the Survey area, falling under the jurisdiction of the Dispur Police Station. Acting swiftly on the complaint lodged on April 23, 2024, authorities launched Case No. 352/2024 under pertinent sections of the Indian Penal Code, including 356/379/323.
Employing coordinated efforts, teams from the East Police District conducted targeted raids in Tamulpur and Guwahati, resulting in the arrest of five suspects on Saturday. The apprehended individuals are identified as Rupam Ali (18) from Morigaon, Rahul Sutradhar (21) from Barpeta, Dipak Barman (18), Nisha Barman (38), and Rahul Das (32) from PS-Tamulpur. They are believed to be key players in orchestrating the snatchings.
However, the city witnessed yet another distressing incident today as miscreants targeted an elderly woman on Amaravati road in Christianbasti, making off with her chain during her morning commute.
The victim, shaken by the brazen act, promptly filed a First Information Report (FIR) at Dispur police station. The assailants, riding a motorcycle, swiftly fled the scene after snatching the woman’s chain, leaving her in a state of shock.
Authorities have identified Rupam Ali, Dipak Barman, and Rahul Sutradhar as the alleged perpetrators of these crimes, primarily targeting mobile phones and handbags. The stolen items were reportedly trafficked to Rahul Das, who runs a shop in Tamulpur. Additionally, Nisha Barman is implicated in the transportation and delivery of the stolen goods to Rahul Das.
During the operation, law enforcement authorities made significant recoveries, including two stolen scooters—one from Bharalumukh and the other from the Geetanagar PS area—as well as a cache of 49 mobile phones.
The arrests mark a significant stride in the ongoing battle against bag-snatching incidents in the region, underscoring the effectiveness of collaborative efforts between law enforcement agencies. Presently, the accused individuals are in police custody as legal proceedings unfold.
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