Assam Police Arrest 330 in Crackdown on Fraudulent Phone Scams Targeting Citizens
· India · The Hindu, NDTV
Assam’s Director General of Police, Harmeet Singh, announced the arrest of around 330 individuals in a special operation targeting fraudulent activities, including phone scams, impersonation of police officials, and extortion. The crackdown, launched at 3 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2026, primarily targeted suspects in Cachar district, with arrests also made in other areas like Sadiya and Majuli. Many fraudsters used cyber platforms to lure victims, promising quick police case resolutions or impersonating officials to extract money. Some were also involved in dealing stolen goods, while others loitered near police stations to trap complainants. The operation follows directives from Assam’s Chief Minister, who holds the Home Department, and is expected to expand as police trace suspects traced outside the state, including in Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
Why it matters
Citizens in Assam face heightened risks from phone scams and fraudulent schemes that exploit trust in law enforcement, leaving victims financially vulnerable. The crackdown signals a concerted effort to protect public trust and curb organized fraud networks, though the broader impact on Assam’s law-and-order landscape remains to be seen as the operation continues.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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