According to reports, the three accused had allegedly been involved in thefts across the city for a prolonged period. During the operation, police recovered four mobile phones, around 5 kg of copper wire and 4 kg of electrical wire.
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Basistha Police have arrested three alleged thieves in Guwahati and recovered a large quantity of suspected stolen materials, including mobile phones, copper wires and electrical cables.
According to reports, the three accused had allegedly been involved in thefts across the city for a prolonged period. During the operation, police recovered four mobile phones, around 5 kg of copper wire and 4 kg of electrical wire, along with other suspected stolen items.
The police also seized several tools allegedly used to carry out thefts. These included a torchlight, screwdrivers, knives and other materials suspected to have been used during the commission of the offences.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Bhip Thapa of Bormihat, Jitu Boro of Sonapur and Dilip Saikia of North Lakhimpur.
All three accused are currently in the custody of Basistha Police for further investigation.
The recovery of copper wires and electrical cables is a significant aspect of the case, as such materials can be targeted for theft and sold for their scrap value. Further investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged offences.
The police have not provided further details regarding the exact locations of the alleged thefts or the total value of the recovered materials.
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