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Crime
Assam Police Deny Allegations Gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Operates From Silchar Jail
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 03:17 PM
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Assam police have dismissed claims that incarcerated gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria continues to run criminal activities from Silchar jail.
Assam police have publicly rejected reports suggesting that notorious gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria is directing criminal operations while confined in Silchar jail. The denial came after media outlets circulated the allegation, prompting the state police to issue a statement clarifying the situation.
Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, who is currently serving a sentence at the Silchar correctional facility, has been linked to various illegal activities in the past. However, officials emphasized that there is no evidence to support the claim that he is coordinating any illicit networks from within the prison walls.
The police department reiterated its commitment to monitoring all inmates for any signs of unauthorized communication, and assured the public that any such activity would be dealt with swiftly under the law.
Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, who is currently serving a sentence at the Silchar correctional facility, has been linked to various illegal activities in the past. However, officials emphasized that there is no evidence to support the claim that he is coordinating any illicit networks from within the prison walls.
The police department reiterated its commitment to monitoring all inmates for any signs of unauthorized communication, and assured the public that any such activity would be dealt with swiftly under the law.