Assam: Police conducts raid against illegal money lenders, arrest two in Chirang

In its continuous efforts against illegal money lenders, Assam Police on February 18 arrested two on charges of conducting the illegal activities in Chirang.

According to sources, Bijni Police conducted an operation and arrested two persons identified as Baharul Alam KHan (74) and Mortuj Ali (44). The two money lenders were arrested on the night of February 18. 

Bijni Sub-Divisional Police Officer Prasenjit Das and a police team led by Bijni police station in-charge Ritulmani Das conducted a raid and arrested the two of them.

Meanwhile, the two have been taken into custody for further questioning. 

Earlier, the Abhayapuri police in Bongaigaon district launched an intensified operation against illegal money lenders and arrested one Washir Ahmed, also known as Dhano. The operation yielded success as the police managed to apprehend him in Jogighopa where he had been in hiding.

The police had conducted a thorough search operation at various locations to locate Washir Ahmed.

In conjunction with Ahmed's arrest, the Abhayapuri police also conducted searches at his establishments. The details of these searches have not been disclosed yet.

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