Assam: 3 arrested with Illegal weapons and ammunition in Sonitpur
Guwahati, 3rd May: In a proactive operation conducted by Sonitpur Police, three individuals were apprehended, and illegal arms and ammunition were seized from their possession. The operation, led by Additional SP (Crime) Moushumi Kalita, unfolded in the early hours at Muslim Chapori, located on the southern banks of the Brahmaputra River.
The individuals taken into custody were identified as Saidul Islam (35), Anarul Hussain (32), and Hibjur Rahman (24). Additionally, law enforcement recovered a pistol along with two rounds of ammunition during the operation.
While the police have initiated further investigation into the matter, they have refrained from divulging additional details regarding the operation.
In a statement shared on the social media platform ‘X’, Sonitpur Police confirmed the operation, underscoring its commitment to maintaining law and order in the region. The statement read, “Acting on intelligence, an operation led by Additional SP (Crime) Moushumi Kalita, APS, was launched today at 2 am at Muslim Chapori under Thelamara PS, on the southern banks of Brahmaputra. In the operation, one pistol with 2 rounds of ammunition has been recovered.”
It further added, “Three individuals, namely: Saidul Islam (35), Anarul Hussain (32), Hibjur Rahman (24), all from Muslim Chapori, PS-Thelamara, have been apprehended. Further investigation is ongoing.”
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