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Police fire on chain-snatching suspects in Guwahati; two injured
Two men accused of chain-snatching were wounded in police firing during an operation in Guwahati. The suspects have been taken into custody and are cooperating with investigators.
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Police in Guwahati opened fire on two chain-snatching suspects during an operation, leaving both men injured, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police Pegu. The incident marks an escalation in the city's ongoing crackdown against organised street crime targeting jewellery and valuables from unsuspecting citizens.
The two suspects have been placed under police custody for two days as part of the investigation. During questioning, the men have allegedly provided investigators with critical details about the criminal gang's operational methods, including how they identify and target victims, scout locations, and execute their crimes.
The suspects have reportedly agreed to assist law enforcement in further investigations. Authorities are using the information gathered to dismantle the broader network of chain-snatchers operating in the city. Police say the cooperation from the accused individuals is expected to yield additional leads that could result in further arrests.
The incident underscores police efforts to combat street crime in Guwahati through aggressive enforcement operations. Residents have increasingly complained about chain-snatching incidents across various neighbourhoods in the city, prompting intensified police action.