Digital Desk: In a significant breakthrough, the Sivasagar police has arrested Debabrat Gogoi, a key suspect in the sensational highway dacoity that occurred on September 14.
Gogoi was apprehended near National Highway 37 following a 28-day manhunt.
The incident took place at Jhanji under the Gaurisagar police station jurisdiction, where a gang targeted a vehicle (AS 05 C 7289) transporting broilers.
Using illegal firearms, the criminals looted cash and kidnapped three employees.
Following the incident, police recovered 16 quintals of the stolen broilers from Mahanti Darik's residence, along with two vehicles used in the crime.
The successful operation was carried out by a team led by Town Sub-Inspector Debashish Sharma, under the strategic guidance of Senior Superintendent of Police Papori Chetia.
Acting on a specific tip-off, the team tracked down and captured Gogoi, who has since been transferred from Sadar police to the custody of Gaurisagar police for further interrogation.
While Gogoi's arrest marks a major step forward, the mastermind Mahanti Darik and five other accomplices remain at large.
Police operations are ongoing to locate and apprehend the remaining members of the gang.
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