Guwahati: Assam Police Launch Statewide Operation .Assam Police detained around 330 people in a statewide crackdown targeting alleged fraud, impersonation, extortion and attempts to prevent citizens from approaching the police or legal system.
The coordinated operation began at around 3 am on Saturday and was launched following the directions and guidance of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Director General of Police Harmeet Singh said at a media briefing at Assam Police Headquarters in Guwahati.
The DGP clarified that the figure of around 330 is provisional. District-wise verification, questioning and further legal proceedings are underway, and the number of people detained could increase.
How Police Tracked the Suspects
According to the Assam DGP, police had been collecting technical inputs and analysing data to identify individuals allegedly involved in cheating, impersonation, extortion, dealing in stolen property and misleading citizens seeking police or legal assistance.
Technical surveillance was also used to trace and locate suspects before the statewide operation was launched.
Investigators are examining the activities of alleged fraudsters operating through communication platforms and messaging services, particularly in cases where technology may have been used to establish contact with potential victims or coordinate criminal activity.
Fake Police Officers and Lawyers Under Investigation
A key focus of the crackdown was individuals allegedly posing as police personnel or lawyers to intimidate, deceive or harass citizens.
Police said some alleged victims belonged to vulnerable sections of society. In some cases, suspects allegedly invoked the names of government officials or government offices to establish credibility, influence citizens or extract money.
Investigators are now examining whether fake documents, identity cards, telephone numbers or other forms of identification were allegedly used to support the impersonation.
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Police Probe Possible Organised Gangs
The Assam Police investigation is not limited to those detained during the initial operation. The DGP said police had gathered information suggesting the possible involvement of organised gangs in some cases.
Investigators are examining whether suspects operating in different districts were connected and how alleged proceeds from fraud or extortion were transferred.
The police are also looking into communication patterns among the suspects and whether the individuals detained were working independently or as part of larger networks.
Crackdown on Illegal Case-Settlement Intermediaries
Another focus of the operation is individuals allegedly claiming they could resolve criminal or legal disputes without victims having to approach the police or courts.
Police are examining allegations that some such intermediaries used these claims to gain access to citizens, demand money or exert pressure on people seeking assistance.
The broader objective, according to police, is to ensure that citizens can approach law-enforcement agencies and the legal system without being deceived, intimidated or exploited by individuals claiming to have influence over official proceedings.
Further Arrests Possible After Verification
The approximately 330 detentions do not represent the final outcome of the operation. Police are now verifying the individual roles of those detained and assessing the evidence gathered during the crackdown.
Legal action will follow wherever allegations are substantiated through investigation and evidence. The statewide operation remains underway, with further arrests and other legal proceedings possible as district-level teams complete verification.
The crackdown also highlights the growing use of impersonation, technical communication channels and fraudulent intermediaries to exploit citizens. Assam Police’s ongoing investigation will determine whether the suspects acted individually or as part of wider organised networks.
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About the author — Ananya Aradhya writes on cybercrime, fraud, scams, cybersecurity, digital safety, and emerging threats. Her work also covers major criminal cases, financial frauds, consumer scams, and stories that highlight risks affecting people in the real and digital world.
