The Chirang Police have successfully recovered a Rs 36 lakh consignment of Hindustan Unilever (HUL) products, which went missing during its transit from Kolkata to Guwahati. The stolen goods were found at the residence of Saumkhou Basumatari near the Indo-Bhutan border in Assam’s Chirang district. The investigation led to the arrest of Basumatari, along with two truck drivers, Rupchand Ali and Imamul Haque, whose interrogation helped trace the consignment.
This case highlights the growing trend of transit cargo theft and the swift police response in tackling organized loot targeting valuable shipments. The authorities are now working to identify the larger network behind this operation.