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Crime
33 Arrested in Assam Police‑Station Extortion Crackdown
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🗓 05 Sep 2026, 01:04 PM
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Assam police have detained 33 individuals suspected of running an extortion network targeting police stations.
Assam law enforcement carried out a coordinated operation around several police stations, resulting in the arrest of 33 people suspected of operating an extortion racket. The crackdown was announced by the state police headquarters, which said the suspects were allegedly demanding money from police officials and staff in exchange for non‑interference.
The arrests were made in multiple locations surrounding the police stations, with authorities seizing cash and documents that they say link the accused to the scheme. Police officials did not disclose the identities of those detained, citing ongoing investigations.
Senior police spokesperson Shankar Dutta told reporters that the operation aimed to dismantle the network and prevent further financial pressure on police personnel. He added that investigations are continuing and that additional arrests could follow if more evidence emerges.
The arrests were made in multiple locations surrounding the police stations, with authorities seizing cash and documents that they say link the accused to the scheme. Police officials did not disclose the identities of those detained, citing ongoing investigations.
Senior police spokesperson Shankar Dutta told reporters that the operation aimed to dismantle the network and prevent further financial pressure on police personnel. He added that investigations are continuing and that additional arrests could follow if more evidence emerges.