Guwahati (Assam) [India], February 11 (HBTV): Guwahati City Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly demanding money from people under the pretext of securing them government jobs, officials said on Tuesday.
The accused have been identified as Nabajit Barman and Semim Ahmed.
Shankar Jyoti Nath, Officer-in-Charge of Panbazar Police Station in Guwahati, stated that a case has been registered in connection with the incident.
‘We received a complaint on February 8 from Nipul Kalita, based on which an FIR was filed, and an investigation was launched. Several details came to light during the probe,’ Nath said.
‘Last night, we registered a case at Panbazar Police Station and subsequently apprehended the two accused. Their vehicle has also been seized,’ he added.
The officer further stated that the accused allegedly demanded money from the victim, promising a government job in return.
‘During questioning, they revealed the names of a few others involved. Further investigation is ongoing,’ he said.
(ANI)