Guwahati Police have arrested six persons in connection with a large-scale warehouse robbery involving goods worth crores of rupees, officials said on Wednesday, January 1. The arrests follow a dacoity reported two days earlier at a warehouse in the Lokhra area of Guwahati.
The operation was led by Basistha Police Station under the supervision of its Officer-in-Charge Kapil Pathak, police said.
Six persons were arrested in Guwahati on January 1 in connection with a warehouse robbery in the Lokhra area involving goods worth crores, police said. The accused allegedly used a truck and a Maruti Celerio during the crime. Vehicles and cartons of stolen goods worth several lakh rupees were seized.
Details of the alleged crime
According to police, the accused allegedly broke into a warehouse and carried out the robbery using a truck and a Maruti Celerio. The incident triggered panic in the locality, prompting an intensive investigation and follow-up raids.
Preliminary findings indicate that the group may be linked to similar truck-related thefts reported from other parts of Assam. Police emphasised that the probe is ongoing and further links are being verified.
Arrested persons identified
The arrested individuals have been identified as:
- Makchudul Haque
- Rafikul Dhali
- Akhtar Hussain
- Majibur Rahman
- Rajendra Nayak
- Ajit Das
Police clarified that all are accused in the case and the matter is under investigation.
Seizures and evidence
During the operation, police seized:
- The truck allegedly used in the robbery
- The Maruti Celerio was allegedly used for logistics
- Cartons of stolen goods valued at several lakh rupees
Officials said the recovered items will be produced before the court as part of the evidence.
Why this matters locally
Warehouse robberies disrupt supply chains and raise safety concerns in industrial pockets such as Lokhra. Police said the arrests are expected to help curb organised thefts and deter similar crimes in the area.
What happens next
Police are continuing custodial interrogation and financial tracing to identify the full extent of the network and recover remaining stolen property. Further arrests are not ruled out as the investigation progresses.
Frequently Asked Questions
The robbery was reported from the Lokhra area of Guwahati.
Police seized a truck, a Maruti Celerio, and cartons of stolen goods worth several lakh rupees.
