Cachar District Court sentenced Gobora Bhumij to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a female tea worker in Endogram Tea Estate in 2020. The judgment reinforces accountability for crimes against women in Assam.
A man was arrested in Sribhumi for attempting to sexually assault a minor.
“Nilambazar Police apprehended Haris Uddin for an alleged attempted sexual assault on a minor Hindu girl, after he reportedly entered her vacant home.”
Two people are critically injured after three people are killed in a road accident in Cachar.
“In Assam’s Cachar district, a devastating road accident claimed the lives of three family members—a father, mother, and their 7-year-old child—while two other minors are in critical condition. The incident occurred on Thursday in the Ramnagar area near Tarapur, Silchar, when a speeding truck collided with their autorickshaw. The victims were residents of Srikona, traveling from ISBT towards Tarapur. The police have launched an investigation into reckless driving as a possible cause.”
A key suspect in an online trading scam is apprehended by Badarpur police.
“Rajdeep Deb, a prime accused in an online trading scam, was apprehended in Dharmanagar, Tripura, through a joint operation by Badarpur and Churaibari Police. Deb, accused of defrauding individuals by promising high returns on investments, had been evading arrest since the capture of another key suspect, Shakir. Following a tip-off, authorities tracked him down despite weeks of evasion. Police believe Deb’s arrest will provide crucial leads into the broader network behind the scam as efforts to recover scammed funds and bring justice to victims continue.”
Five infiltrators from Bangladesh were apprehended and deported in Sribhumi.
“In a decisive move to uphold border security, Assam authorities intercepted and deported five Bangladeshi nationals who had entered India illegally. The swift action underscores the state’s zero-tolerance policy on unauthorized immigration. Following verification processes, the individuals were promptly deported across the international border. The crackdown aligns with Assam’s broader efforts to strengthen surveillance and discourage illegal crossings. Authorities continue to emphasize vigilance along the Indo-Bangladesh border to safeguard national interests.”
Authorities Capture Two Bangladeshi Intruders in Sribhumi and Deport Them.
In a significant border security operation, two Bangladeshi nationals, Arif Rahman and Md Shahid, were apprehended while attempting to illegally enter India via Assam’s Sribhumi district. The successful interception, praised by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma, highlights the region’s strengthened border vigilance. Following their detention, the suspects were swiftly repatriated to Bangladesh. This operation follows a similar incident in March, reinforcing the state’s commitment to tackling illegal immigration and safeguarding its borders.
Two People Are Hurt in a Road Accident That Kills a Young Man in Cachar
On the afternoon of Eid, a ride turned fatal for Firdaus Alam on the Silchar Ramnagar bypass. A head-on collision with a scooter resulted in his immediate death, while the two scooter riders sustained severe injuries. Police arrived at the scene, sending the injured to Silchar Medical College and recovering Alam’s body, leaving behind a grieving family who has lost their only son.
A professor at Assam University is being threatened and accused of caste-based abuse.
A formal complaint has been filed against Professor Mahmood Ansari of the Economics Department at Assam University, Silchar, following allegations of verbal abuse, caste-based discrimination, and threats against maintenance workers. The incident, which occurred on March 12, 2025, at the professor’s official residence, reportedly involved aggressive and offensive remarks towards workers carrying out maintenance under an Annual Maintenance Contract. According to the complaint, Professor Ansari insulted the workers, including making derogatory comments about their caste and the people of Barak Valley.
The situation escalated when he allegedly targeted a worker from a Scheduled Caste background with a slur, detained them inside his residence, and threatened them with physical harm. Despite a formal complaint lodged with the university by the workers’ contractor, no action has been taken by Assam University, leading the workers to approach the police for an FIR under the Indian Penal Code and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
SBI Donates Dumper Vehicle to Silchar Municipal Board Under CSR Initiative
SBI has donated a dumper vehicle to the Silchar Municipal Board under its CSR initiative to improve cleanliness and waste management. The handover ceremony was attended by key officials, highlighting the bank’s commitment to urban development.
66,000 Yaba tablets valued at Rs. 20 crore are seized by Assam police in Cachar.
In a significant operation on Tuesday, Assam Police seized 66,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs. 20 crore in Cachar district. Acting on reliable intelligence, a police team raided the residence of Md Dil Bahar in Raj Gobindpur, Baga, and discovered the drugs hidden in the false ceiling. The tablets contained a psychotropic substance, and authorities believe they were smuggled from a neighboring state. This operation follows another major drug seizure in South Salmara Mankachar district, underscoring the state’s commitment to tackling drug trafficking.
