Assam: Police constable detained for gas cylinder "smuggling"

Guwahati: A constable of the Assam Police Radio Organisation (APRO) was detained on Monday for his suspected role in a gas cylinder black-marketing operation.

Diganta Tamuli, currently posted in Jonai, Assam, was arrested from his residence in Nagakhelia, Dhemaji, following a raid by Dhemaji police.

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The raid yielded a seizure of 86 gas cylinders from Tamuli's home, leading to allegations of his involvement in the smuggling operation.

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It was alleged that Tamuli, in collusion with a local gas agency, was selling cooking gas cylinders at exorbitant prices, exploiting consumers.

Consequent to his arrest, Tamuli was suspended from his duties, and a thorough investigation has been initiated to uncover the extent of his involvement in the smuggling racket.