Guwahati: Basistha Police have arrested three persons allegedly involved in theft cases and recovered stolen mobile phones, car batteries and tools during a police operation in Guwahati.
The arrested persons have been identified as Ziaur Rahman alias Kele, 22, of Notboma; Bhola Goala, 19, of Paltan Bazar; and Bikash Das, 22, of Borpathar, according to Guwahati Police.
The arrests were carried out by a team from Basistha Police Station under the East Guwahati Police District. Police said the suspects were found in possession of items believed to have been stolen, including two mobile phones and two car batteries.
Investigators also recovered tools allegedly associated with the thefts, including a screwdriver and a wrench.
The development was shared by Guwahati Police in a social media post, which identified the three arrested persons and listed the recovered items. The police have described the men as thieves in the post, while further investigation is underway.
The arrests come amid continued police action against theft and property-related crimes in different parts of Guwahati. Recent reports have also recorded theft-related arrests and recoveries by Basistha Police in areas including Hatigaon, Paltan Bazar and Basistha.
Police are expected to investigate whether the arrested persons are linked to other theft cases reported in the city. The recovered mobile phones, vehicle batteries and tools will form part of the investigation.
The case remains under investigation, and further details regarding the specific theft cases allegedly linked to the arrested persons are expected as the police inquiry progresses.
