Two Assam Police Personnel Arrested for Supplying Cannabis Inside Guwahati Central Jail

Guwahati: Two Assam Police personnel have been arrested on charges of allegedly supplying cannabis inside the Guwahati Central Jail, police officials confirmed on Wednesday.

The arrested personnel have been identified as Konkan Borah and Debajit Das, both constables of the 4th Assam Police Battalion, who were deployed on duty at the central jail.

The arrests were made by Basistha Police following an FIR lodged by jail authorities, after a news report aired on DY365 highlighted alleged irregularities, including the circulation of narcotics inside the prison premises.

During the operation, police recovered 19 packets of suspected cannabis from the possession of the two constables. The seized substance is being examined further as part of the investigation.

The two accused were interrogated by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Mrinal Deka, officials said. They were later taken for mandatory medical examination.
A detailed investigation is currently underway to ascertain the extent of the alleged nexus and to identify whether more individuals were involved in the racket operating within the jail.

The police officials have stated that strict action will be taken against anyone found involved, reiterating a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and illegal activities within correctional institutions.

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