The operation was conducted in Chengelibari Gandhia village and Maut Gaon in Sivasagar, with assistance from Serekapar police. The two youths were apprehended during the operation and subsequently taken into custody for questioning by Meghalaya police.
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Two youths have been detained by Meghalaya police in Sivasagar district over allegations of cheating and fraud through online gaming platforms.
The operation was conducted in Chengelibari Gandhia village and Maut Gaon in Sivasagar, with assistance from Serekapar police. The two youths were apprehended during the operation and subsequently taken into custody for questioning by Meghalaya police.
The detained youths have been identified as Mohammad Hassan, 21, and Samin Hussain, 18.
According to reports, the action was initiated following allegations of fraud involving online gaming platforms. Meghalaya Police carried out the operation in the two locations in Sivasagar as part of their investigation into the alleged activities.
The police assisted the Meghalaya police team during the operation, which led to the detention of the two youths. Following their apprehension, the accused were questioned by Meghalaya Police to ascertain their alleged roles in the case.
The investigation is expected to focus on the nature of the alleged online gaming fraud and whether other individuals were involved in the suspected activities.
However, further details regarding the complainants, the amount allegedly involved in the fraud and the specific online gaming platforms under investigation have not yet been made available.
The police have also not disclosed whether the two youths will be formally arrested or face further legal proceedings in connection with the case. Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.