Guwahati, 19th July: The Assam Police have made a significant recovery of hidden weapons in Chirang district, as announced by Director General of Police (DGP) GP Singh on the microblogging site X. Singh reiterated the force’s commitment to unearthing all remnants of the dark period of militancy in the region.
The cache of weapons was discovered on July 18 during a targeted operation aimed at dismantling leftover threats from the militant era. This operation is part of a broader strategy to ensure long-term peace and security in the region.
This recent recovery follows a notable bust in May 2024, where Chirang police dismantled a fake currency racket, leading to the arrest of three individuals. The suspects, identified as Md. Baharul Islam (30), Md. Dulal Ali (44), and Md. Ajijur Rahman (29), were apprehended from Charagaon and Bagargaon under Bijni Police Station in Chirang district.
During the May raid, police recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of Rs. 18,000, eight bundles of white paper resembling Rs. 500 notes, an FICN printing machine, four mobile phones, A-4 size paper bundles, and a Renault Kwid vehicle registered as AS 01 BX 5504. This bust highlighted the persistent issue of counterfeit currency in the region, prompting intensified vigilance and operations by the police.
These efforts underscore Assam Police’s ongoing commitment to dismantling remnants of militancy and addressing other criminal activities in the region, thereby ensuring the safety and security of its residents.
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