JORHAT, May 5: Police in Jorhat have busted a theft gang and recovered cash, jewellery, mobile phones and items stolen from temples.
Officer-in-Charge of Jorhat Police Station Hrishikesh Hazarika said four persons, including a jewellery shop owner and a scrap yard dealer, were arrested in connection with the case, while one more individual has been detained for questioning.
The accused have been booked under Sections 331 and 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
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They were identified as Ujjal Borah of Pulibor and Abdul Qadir.
Police said Ujjal Borah allegedly sold stolen jewellery at a low price to LN Jewellers at Tarajan.
The shop owner, Jitumoni Bordoloi, has been arrested for purchasing stolen items. Scrap dealer Rofique Ansari was also arrested for allegedly disposing of brass items stolen from temples.
According to police, the operation was launched following a theft complaint from a resident of the Choladhora area.
A special police team was formed, CCTV footage was analysed and a drive was carried out to apprehend the accused.
Police recovered ₹89,000 in cash, five mobile phones, brass xarais and other temple items, costly mekhela sadors, and jewellery worth around ₹10 lakh.
