Assam

13 Sep

Tragic clash in Sonapur, 2 dead and several injured

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Political

A violent clash during an eviction drive in Sonapur led to the tragic death of two individuals and left at least 15 police officers, including a magistrate and a revenue circle officer, injured on Thursday, September 12. The confrontation occurred during a government operation aimed at reclaiming 200 bighas of disputed land in Kachutoli, allegedly occupied by encroachers. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Congress of provoking the unrest, stating that the eviction drive was proceeding peacefully until Congress members intervened. “The situation was under control until Congress escalated tensions. Armed with lathis and bamboo sticks, the crowd attacked our…

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13 Sep

Bongaigaon Police nab two associates of notorious trading scam leader

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a crackdown on a fraudulent trading network, Bongaigaon police arrested two individuals allegedly working for the notorious scammer, Mainao Brahma. The accused, Sumit Barman of Musalpur and Jyotishman Sharma of Mangaldoi, were apprehended during a raid in Bongaigaon town. The duo had been operating as agents for Brahma, who is wanted for masterminding a large-scale financial scam involving fake investment schemes that deceived traders and investors across Assam. Acting on specific intelligence, police captured the suspects from a hidden location. Mainao Brahma’s fraudulent activities have inflicted severe financial losses, with victims emerging from several districts. Authorities have intensified their…

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12 Sep

Seven arrested in Assam’s Makum for child trafficking, victim rescued from Arunachal Pradesh

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Seven individuals have been arrested in Assam’s Makum after the disappearance of a young girl. The incident came to light when the girl’s mother filed a missing person report with Makum police, sparking an immediate investigation. Authorities launched a swift search operation, which led to the rescue of the child from Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Shockingly, the investigation revealed that the girl's own father and mother-in-law were involved in the trafficking scheme. The police have arrested seven suspects connected to the crime, including Hemmer Lomi from Arunachal Pradesh, Nasibul Ahmed from Lakhimpur, and five Makum residents—Sajan Satnami, Mukul Kol, Ajay Ravidas,…

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12 Sep

Assamese actress Sumi Borah surrenders in Rs 2,200 crore scam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assamese actress Sumi Borah and her husband, Tarkik Borah, surrendered to the Assam Police on Thursday in connection with a massive Rs 2,200 crore online trading scam. The couple turned themselves in to the Special Task Force (STF) in Dibrugarh after being on the run since the scam was exposed last week. Assam Police DGP Gyanendra Pratap Singh confirmed the arrest on social media, stating, “The game is up for them. Compliments to the Team STF.”Sumi Borah had posted a video the night before, claiming she was hiding due to false accusations and negative publicity. She denied fleeing and announced…

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11 Sep

Assam appoints guardian ministers to ,monitor government schemes

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has appointed 14 guardian ministers to oversee the development and administration of various districts across the state. This initiative, announced on September 10, 2024, aims to enhance governance and improve the delivery of public services. The guardian ministers will be responsible for monitoring the implementation of government schemes and policies in their respective districts. They will act as a crucial link between the state government and district administrations, ensuring that local issues and concerns are addressed efficiently. Key appointments include Shri Ranjeet Kumar Dass for Karimganj, Dhubri, and Bongaigaon, and Smt. Ajanta Neog for Jorhat…

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10 Sep

Animal Exchange Brings Exotic Species to Assam Zoo

editorAssam

Aswini Kumar, the Zoo DFO, announced that the Assam State Zoo has received a blackbuck and a blue-and-gold macaw from the New Delhi Zoo in an exchange programme. The exchange programme aims to enhance conservation efforts and enrich genetic diversity between the two zoos. The animals were brought to Guwahati by road, and Aswini Kumar ensured their smooth acclimatization to the new environment. The blue-and-gold macaw is a popular large parrot.

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10 Sep

Supreme Court seeks deportation clarity from Assam and Home Ministry

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Supreme Court has asked the Assam Government and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to clarify their deportation plan for 211 foreign nationals detained in a transit camp in Assam's Goalpara district. Among them, 66 have been identified as Bangladeshi nationals. The Court, led by Justices Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George Masih, is hearing a petition regarding the conditions of Assam's detention facilities. The bench cited a report by the Assam District Legal Services Authority, calling the living conditions in the camps "deplorable" due to issues like water shortages and poor sanitation. During the hearing, the Ministry of…

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09 Sep

Assam Police foil infiltration attempt on Indo-Bangladesh border, two pushed back

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Police successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Indo-Bangladesh border in Karimganj, intercepting two Bangladeshi nationals, Shahadat Hussain and Priyanka Gain. The duo was apprehended during a routine patrol and pushed back across the border. The operation, launched after receiving a tip-off, underscores Assam Police's heightened vigilance in preventing cross-border infiltration. An investigation into the matter has been initiated, with further actions underway. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the police force on X, urging continued vigilance to address the ongoing infiltration threat. This incident follows a series of similar interceptions. Just last week, Assam Police detained five…

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07 Sep

Congress leader Bhupen Borah blames police for failing to catch fraudsters

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Congress Chief Bhupen Borah has accused the state police of failing to apprehend key suspects in a high-profile trading fraud case, including Sumi Borah and her husband Tarkik Borah. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Borah alleged that the police's inability to track down these individuals points to a larger issue of protection offered by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Borah further claimed that the Chief Minister has a pattern of diverting attention whenever corruption linked to his associates surfaces. "There are several instances where he has deflected media attention when allegations of corruption involving his circle arise,"…

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06 Sep

Stone attack on football truck leads to multiple injuries

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A local football tournament in Silchar, Assam, took a violent turn on Wednesday night when unidentified miscreants attacked a truck carrying players and supporters of the Nazia Enterprise team from Lailapur. The group was returning home after the second semi-final of the Matribhumi Cup when the incident occurred in the Bhaga Bazar area. The attackers pelted stones at the truck, injuring the driver and causing the vehicle to lose control, leading to injuries for more than 20 passengers. Among the injured, two individuals are reported to be in critical condition and are receiving urgent medical treatment.

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