HT Correspondent
JORHAT, Feb 2: The Jorhat Police have achieved a major breakthrough in their ongoing drive against theft, recovering 40 stolen mobile phones of various brands, including several high-end iPhones, with an estimated total value of around ₹10 lakh.
The recovery was made by the Sadar Police following a sustained operation carried out over nearly two months under the leadership of Hrishikesh Hazarika, Officer-in-Charge of Jorhat Sadar Police Station.
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Acting on intelligence and technical tracking, the police traced the stolen devices from different locations in Jorhat and nearby areas.
According to police sources, seven persons involved in mobile phone theft have been arrested in connection with the case and subsequently sent to judicial custody.
The recovered mobile phones have been returned to their rightful owners after due verification.
Speaking on the operation, Hazarika said the police had intensified efforts to curb mobile phone thefts as part of a broader crackdown on crimes such as illegal liquor trade, drugs and theft.
“Our team has been continuously working on mobile theft cases for the past two months, which has resulted in the recovery of around 40 stolen phones. Such operations will continue in the coming days,” he said.
He added that the police have inputs about more theft cases and would deal with them in a phased manner.
A special team has been constituted to closely monitor and investigate similar cases to prevent recurrence and ensure swift action against offenders.
The successful recovery, police officials said, reflects the department’s focused approach towards crime control and public safety in Jorhat district.
