Assam Police Finds Suspicious Objects on Independence Day
On Independence Day, the Assam Police carried out searches for explosive devices in various locations across the state after discovering suspicious items in several cities, including Guwahati.
Searches and Findings
Assam Director General of Police, GP Singh, stated, “Assam Police has carried out extensive searches throughout the State today for explosive devices. At two places in Guwahati, suspicious articles were found which were opened by the Bomb Disposal Squad of Police.”
He added, “These articles do not have ignition devices inside although some circuits and batteries are seen. The substance inside is being sent for forensic, chemical examination. Similar articles have been seen at Lakhimpur, Sivasagar, Nalbari and Nagaon which have been safely disposed of.”
Guwahati Police Commissioner Diganta Barah also commented, “This morning another information was given by the chief of ULFA Independent that there are 8 locations in Guwahati where they have planted IEDs. From our police side, we have done a thorough search of all 8 locations, and in 6 locations we did not find any suspicious objects. But in two places, one in the Panbazar area and the other in Gandhibasti, we found two objects, they are IED-like objects that have circuits, detonators, and batteries, but the ignition mechanism is absent.”
Anti-Narcotics Operations
Earlier on Wednesday, Assam Police launched a crackdown on drug trafficking, conducting two anti-narcotics operations and seizing over 635 grams of heroin. In the first operation, Karimganj Police intercepted a vehicle at Gilaiti Hills that was travelling from a neighbouring state. Upon inspection, officers discovered 305 grams of heroin concealed within the vehicle. Two individuals were apprehended in connection with this incident and are currently under investigation, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in a post on X.
Earlier, in June, the Assam Police seized 1.7 kilograms of heroin worth approximately Rs 8.5 crore and arrested one person in the Dholaikhal area near the Assam-Mizoram border.
Doubts Revealed
Assam Police -: Assam Police is the law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining law and order in the state of Assam, India.
Independence Day -: Independence Day is a national holiday in India celebrated on August 15th every year to mark the country’s independence from British rule in 1947.
Guwahati -: Guwahati is the largest city in the Indian state of Assam and is known for its rich culture and history.
Director General of Police -: The Director General of Police (DGP) is the highest-ranking police officer in a state in India, responsible for overseeing all police operations.
GP Singh -: GP Singh is the name of the current Director General of Police in Assam.
Bomb Disposal Squad -: The Bomb Disposal Squad is a special team of police officers trained to safely remove and deactivate explosive devices.
circuits and batteries -: Circuits and batteries are components used in electronic devices. In this context, they were found in suspicious objects that could potentially be bombs.
ignition devices -: Ignition devices are parts of a bomb that cause it to explode. In this case, no such devices were found.
Guwahati Police Commissioner -: The Guwahati Police Commissioner is the top police officer in charge of law enforcement in the city of Guwahati.
Diganta Barah -: Diganta Barah is the name of the current Police Commissioner of Guwahati.
IEDs -: IEDs stand for Improvised Explosive Devices, which are homemade bombs often used in terrorist attacks.
heroin -: Heroin is an illegal drug that is very harmful and addictive. The police work to stop its distribution to protect people.
anti-narcotics operations -: Anti-narcotics operations are police actions aimed at stopping the production, distribution, and use of illegal drugs.
