Basistha Police Arrest Burglary Suspects, Recover Jewelry & Cash

GUWAHATI: In a major breakthrough, Basistha Police conducted an operation in Lakhara and apprehended two wanted thieves involved in multiple burglaries.

The accused have been identified as 26-year-old Yusuf Ali, a resident of Patharquary, and Santanu Saikia alias Riki, also 26, from Jonaki Nagar. Both suspects were taken into custody after intensive investigation and interrogation.

During questioning, the accused confessed to their crimes, leading police to search Yusuf Ali’s residence. The authorities recovered and seized the clothes he wore during the commission of the burglaries. Further interrogation revealed that they were involved in multiple burglaries at Pragjyotish Path in Noonmati and Lakhara under Garchuk Police Station.

Based on their leads, police tracked down and arrested Ahmed Ali alias Popi, a receiver of stolen goods. The 26-year-old, a resident of Nabajyoti Nagar in Dispur, was found in possession of stolen jewelry, including one pair of gold bangles (Baala), a gold finger ring, a gold necklace, an earring, and another necklace with a light pink stone.

As the investigation progressed, Yusuf Ali provided crucial information that led Basistha Police to conduct another search operation at the residence of Maidul Islam, a habitual receiver of stolen goods. Islam, 34, operated "Mama Bagan Jewelry Shop" in Sijubari and was found in possession of a significant quantity of suspected stolen items. Following the raid, he was immediately arrested.

Recovered and Seized Items:

• Cash: ₹85,000

• Silver Jewelry: 2.267 grams

• Gold Jewelry:

  • 4 pairs of bangles

  • 1 bangle

  • 2 finger rings

  • 1 chain with lockets

  • 2 pairs of earrings

• Vehicle: One Pulsar motorcycle (RC No - AS13K4144)

The successful operation has dealt a major blow to the burglary network operating in the region. Police have assured that further investigations are underway to identify any additional accomplices and recover more stolen goods.

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