Assam: Two Arrested in Jorhat Robbery Case, Two Others Absconding

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Jorhat Police have arrested two suspected dacoits from Sivasagar in connection with a robbery in Pulibor, Jorhat, in which a businessman was allegedly robbed of Rs 2 lakh in cash.

The accused, identified as Zakir Hussain of Mornoikinar and Asikur Alam of Simluguri, were living in Sivasagar as tenants, police said. Hussain originally hails from Morigaon, while Alam is a native of Nagaon.

The robbery took place on the night of October 15, when a four-member gang allegedly targeted a Bolero vehicle bearing registration number AS 21 AC 2702, which was travelling towards Dibrugarh, in the Pulibor area of Jorhat.

According to the complaint filed by the victim, businessman Omar Ali, the gang looted Rs 2 lakh in cash before fleeing the scene.

Acting on the complaint, a police team led by DSP Richard Bailung, Pulibor police circle officer Bhawen Dihingia, officer-in-charge Changping Samung and Special Branch official Pradip Chetia launched an operation and apprehended the two suspects in the early hours of Friday.

Police also recovered a Chevrolet vehicle bearing registration number AS 02 M 2951, allegedly used by the gang during the robbery. The vehicle was seized from a location where it had been concealed.

Two other suspects allegedly involved in the robbery are still absconding. Police have also detained three other youths suspected of having indirect links to the incident.

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