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GUWAHATI, Sept 11: In a successful operation, the Guwahati Police prevented a mobile snatching attempt near the Jalukbari Flyover, leading to the arrest of two suspects involved in the crime, the police officials informed on Wednesday.
The city police stated that Head Constable Rumeo Saikia of the Jalukbari Outpost, under the West Guwahati Police District (WGPD), intercepted Abdul Rahman, a snatcher from Garigaon, while he attempted to steal a mobile phone from a specially-abled person near the Jalukbari Flyover.
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Subsequently, Saikia acted swiftly, pinning down Rahman and foiling the theft.
Taking to the micro-blogging site X, the Guwahati Police stated, “Head Constable Rumeo Saikia of Jalukbari OP under WGPD pinned down one hardcore snatcher Abdul Rahman of Garigaon after foiling latter’s attempt to snatch 1 mobile from a specially abled person near Jalukbari Flyover.”
Following the incident, the police expanded their investigation and arrested Sukur Ali, a resident of Boko, who is alleged to be a receiver of stolen mobile phones.
During the arrest, the city recovered five mobile phones, suspected to be stolen, from Ali’s possession.
Both suspects are now facing legal action, and police are continuing their investigation to uncover further links in the stolen goods network.
“Following this, the team also arrested one Sukur Ali of Boko , who receives snatched and stolen mobiles and recovered another 5 suspected to be stolen mobile phone handsets from him . Legal action initiated”, the Guwahati Police added.
