Assam: Lawyer held in Barpeta for land scam involvement

Guwahati: Police in Barpeta, Assam arrested an advocate for his alleged links in a land scam in the state.

As per reports, the accused has been identified as Robiul Hussain.

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He was apprehended on Tuesday night for his suspected involvement in a land-grabbing racket.

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The Crime Branch apprehended Hussain, who reportedly had close ties to Samsul Haque, the alleged ringleader of an illegal land-grabbing operation.

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Before becoming a lawyer, Hussain reportedly worked as a security guard at the Kamrup Metropolitan District Commissioner's Office.

Police also suspect Haque conspired with two deputy registrars to facilitate the fraudulent land deals.