STAFF REPORTER
GUWAHATI: In a dramatic turn of events, Asadul Islam, a 30-year-old habitual criminal, was injured while attempting to escape police custody near Chachal, under Dispur PS, in the early hours of March 6. Islam, who was arrested in connection with Dispur PS Case No. 151/2025, is also the prime suspect in two other snatching incidents.
According to DCP (East), by investigating the matter, the police found that various snatching cases involved Asadul Islam and Shafikul Islam. The duo was arrested from Boragaon yesterday. During the interrogation, the accused, Asadul, had confessed about a receiver of stolen properties near Chachal, leading a police team to investigate the area. As they reached the vicinity of Chachal Dharna Ground, Islam suddenly jumped out of the police vehicle, attacking constable Kalpajyoti Nath in an attempt to flee.
However, he fell to the ground and was hit by an unidentified Bolero pickup vehicle, which fled the scene. The injured accused was admitted to GMCH.
Meanwhile, the police said, “All Naka parties and emergency response teams are to track down the fleeing Bolero pickup.” The duo has been involved in multiple cases of snatching, robbery, and looting of stranded passengers along NH-27. Their latest crime, committed on February 18, left an elderly woman grievously injured, necessitating critical care treatment. The investigation is ongoing.
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