Gujarat Police Arrest Barpeta Man in Assam Cybercrime Probe, Put on Transit Remand

Gujarat police announced the arrest of a suspect originating from Barpeta in Assam as part of a coordinated cybercrime crackdown. The individual was taken into custody in Gujarat after investigators linked him to alleged online offences targeting residents of Assam.
The police have filed a charge sheet under the Information Technology Act and other relevant statutes. Following the arrest, the accused was presented before a magistrate and ordered to be kept in transit remand, allowing authorities to move him to the jurisdiction where the alleged crimes were investigated.
Officials said the operation is part of a larger effort to curb cross‑state cyber offences and will continue to pursue other suspects identified in the probe.
No further details about the specific allegations or evidence have been disclosed pending the continuation of the investigation.