A suspected thief was apprehended by local residents in Assam’s Dhemaji district late Tuesday night after an alleged burglary at a shop in Madarguri village under Dhakuakhana Police Station limits.
The accused was later handed over to the police, while residents expressed concern over what they described as slow progress in tracking down other suspects involved in the incident.
Key Announcements / Highlights
- Late-night burglary reported in Madarguri village
- Shop owner injured while chasing suspects
- One accused caught by locals and handed to police
- Two additional suspects identified but not yet arrested
- Residents raise concerns over rising theft incidents
Official Statement
According to local accounts, a group of individuals broke into a shop owned by trader Arun Jyoti Baruah around 12:30 am and fled with cash and goods worth approximately ₹10,000.
When the shop owner attempted to pursue them, he was allegedly attacked with a sharp weapon and sustained injuries. Despite this, he managed to alert nearby residents, who helped capture one of the suspects.
The accused, identified as Santosh Tay from Abhaypur Lachan village, was later taken into custody by the police. During questioning, he reportedly disclosed the names of two accomplices.
Context / Background
Incidents of petty theft and burglary have been reported periodically in parts of Dhemaji district, raising concerns among residents about local security and policing.
Community intervention in such cases is not uncommon in rural areas, where residents often act quickly to prevent suspects from escaping before police arrive.
However, such actions also highlight gaps in timely law enforcement response, particularly in late-night incidents.
Public Impact
The incident has heightened anxiety among local residents, especially small business owners who rely on modest earnings and are vulnerable to such crimes.
Concerns have also been raised about the safety of individuals who attempt to intervene, as seen in the injury sustained by the shop owner.
Residents have called for stronger policing and quicker action to prevent repeat incidents and ensure accountability.
Conclusion
While the prompt response by villagers led to the capture of one suspect, questions remain over the delay in apprehending others allegedly involved.
Local residents have urged authorities, including the district Superintendent of Police, to take swift action and strengthen security measures to curb theft in the area.
Input & Images : Hindusthan Samachar
Last Updated on: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 1:19 pm by Monisha Angara | Published by: Monisha Angara on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 1:19 pm | News Categories: News
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