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Crime
Assam Police Arrest Two Bangladeshis Who Jumped into Barak River
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 02:16 PM
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Assam police arrested two Bangladeshis after they leapt into the Barak River to evade capture. Two officers were injured during the pursuit.
Assam police officers arrested two Bangladeshis who had jumped into the Barak River in an attempt to evade law‑enforcement officials. The incident took place in the Barak River region, where the suspects tried to escape by swimming across the water.
During the pursuit, two police personnel sustained injuries, reportedly due to the sudden confrontation and the slippery riverbanks. The arrested individuals were taken into custody and are awaiting further legal proceedings.
The Assam Police Department confirmed the arrests and stated that the suspects were apprehended after a brief chase along the riverbank. No additional casualties were reported beyond the injuries sustained by the officers.
During the pursuit, two police personnel sustained injuries, reportedly due to the sudden confrontation and the slippery riverbanks. The arrested individuals were taken into custody and are awaiting further legal proceedings.
The Assam Police Department confirmed the arrests and stated that the suspects were apprehended after a brief chase along the riverbank. No additional casualties were reported beyond the injuries sustained by the officers.