From Our Correspondent
TURA, Sep 1: South West Garo Hills District Executive Force (SWGH DEF) has made significant breakthrough in a series of theft cases reported over the past few months, involving both government and private properties across the region.
According to an official communique by the Superintendent of Police of South West Garo Hills, Vikash Varma, based on credible intelligence, a joint interstate raid was conducted in Mankachar area with the assistance of Assam Police on August 29.
During the raid, police apprehended one person identified as Iftakul Islam (43), a resident of Thakuranbari on Assam-Meghalaya border. A search was conducted on his premises which led to the recovery of several stolen items including batteries, copper wires, an abrasive cutting machine, and other materials suspected to be linked to multiple theft cases registered at Ampati PS.
A pick up vehicle, which the accused is suspected to have used for transportation of stolen property, was also seized.
Initial investigations suggest the accused is part of an organised gang that has been operating across Garo Hills region and parts of Mankachar, Assam, systematically targeting government installations and private properties.
The DEF further arrested two more accused persons, Amirul Islam (23) and Shahidul Islam (26), both from Thakuranbari on September 1, 2025, and further investigation is on to trace more stolen property and apprehend the remaining absconding suspects.
The district police has reiterated its firm commitment to combating organised crime and ensuring the safety and security of all residents and has called for community support in this effort.