A massive drive to nab snatchers and burglars was launched by Guwahati Police after multiple incidents were reported and lodged in Dispur and Hatigaon police stations.
Multiple teams being were formed and various hideouts and rented houses of the probable suspects were raided over the last two days.
During the operation, as many as 20 snatchers and burglars were arrested. City police also seized laptops, expensive mobiles, and also scooters.
According to an official statement, most of these snatchers and burglars are from Dhubri, Barpeta, Nalbari, Darrang, Kamrup (R), Goalpara, and Kamrup(M) districts, who live either in rented houses or take shelter under construction or abandoned buildings.
Below are details of the arrestees –
The drive shall continue to nab more accused, the statement further said.