Guwahati: Authorities in Assam have arrested four individuals in Tinsukia following an investigation into illegal financial transactions and suspected militant funding. The operation was a coordinated effort involving the Tinsukia Police, central agencies, and the Maharashtra Police.
The suspects include Sheish Bashir, who was apprehended in Maharashtra, alongside Debashish Gohain, Samar Gohain, Dipu Chetia Patra, and Mrityunjay Konwar. During the arrests, officers recovered Rs 2 lakh in cash from the group. Officials identified suspicious activity linked to Bashir's bank accounts, which led investigators to believe the funds were intended for militant operations.
The detainees face charges under several legal frameworks, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, the Explosive Substances Act, and the Arms Act. Tinsukia police are currently working to uncover the full extent of the network and determine how these funds were being moved.
This case is part of a broader crackdown on extremist financing in the region. Security agencies continue to monitor illegal financial networks to prevent banned organizations from operating in Upper Assam and surrounding areas.
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