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Guwahati: Assam police launched a massive statewide crackdown targeting fraudsters and conmen, detaining nearly 300 suspects across 29 districts. The operation follows direct orders from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Raids continue as police investigate rising reports of scams involving fraudulent phone calls and messages.
Kokrajhar district recorded 20 detentions. These suspects were pulled from areas under four different stations: eight from Kokrajhar Sadar, seven from Gossaigaon, three from Bagribari, and two from Fakiragram. Other regions saw significant activity. Lakhimpur reported 15 detentions and Nagarbera recorded 13. Bongaigaon and Goroimari each held 10 people. Morigaon and Dhubri recorded seven detentions apiece, while five were held in Goalpara.
Guwahati police joined the sweep. Five people were detained by Garchuk police for alleged cheating in their area. Four individuals were apprehended in Bajali, Tamharhat, and Sonatoli. Sivasagar and Golaghat recorded two detentions each, while Chhaygaon reported one. Officials state that the operation is ongoing. Police are currently checking for links between the accused as investigations progress.
"The operation against suspected fraudsters and touts was continuing," officials said. Police confirmed they are reviewing pending cases of cheating and fraud to determine the full extent of the criminal networks operating across the state.
Updated at 6th September 2026 at 1:48am
The dragnet widened to Cachar district, where officers hauled in 39 suspects. The haul included eight people from Silchar Sadar, seven from Lakhipur, and five from the Barkhola area. Cops booked the Silchar Sadar detainees and marched them before a magistrate to start the legal grind.
Investigators warned the public to stay sharp against scams. The crooks are playing dirty, posing as bank reps or government agents to swipe cash and personal data. Police are telling folks to ignore suspicious texts and stop clicking links from strangers.
Updated at 6th September 2026 at 9:48am
The statewide dragnet has now hauled in 330 suspects. DGP Harmeet Singh confirmed the operation kicked off around 3 am Saturday. Investigators leveraged mobile and digital data to pin down these suspects, who were allegedly running organized shakedowns. Some crooks were impersonating lawyers, police officers, or government brass to gain trust and extract cash.
The scam went beyond simple phishing. Singh said teams caught suspects preying on people already entangled in police cases. These actors were demanding payouts, promising to fix legal matters and warning victims to stay away from police stations. Authorities are currently vetting evidence on a case by case basis to determine who stays behind bars and who faces formal charges.
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