Nagaon: Man Detained Over Alleged Rs 37 Lakh Betel Nut Theft

Guwahati: The Rupahihat Police in  Nagaon district have detained a man in connection with the alleged theft of betel nuts worth around Rs 37 lakh, police said. The detained man has been identified as Jiyabur Rahman, a resident of Teliachaparitoop. He was detained  after a complaint lodged by Khairul Islam.

As per preliminary reports, Rahman is allegedly linked to the illegal trade of Burmese betel nuts. Police suspect that he may be among several individuals involved in the alleged theft and are investigating the wider network.

The case has also raised allegations that a DSP posted in Guwahati and a resident of Rupahihat attempted to intervene on Rahman’s behalf. The officer reportedly arrived at Rupahihat Police Station in a black vehicle but left after noticing journalists and cameras at the premises.

Police are questioning Rahman as part of the ongoing investigation and are working to identify and apprehend other individuals allegedly involved in the theft.

Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.

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