Guwahati Police Busts Extortion Racket at Beltola Bazaar, Several Arrested
Illegal Extortion Racket Uncovered at Beltola Bazaar, Fake Receipts Seized
Guwahati; March 14, 2025: In a major crackdown, Guwahati Police uncovered an illegal extortion racket operating at Beltola Bazaar. A joint team from Basistha Police Station and Dispur Police Station conducted a raid based on intelligence inputs. The operation exposed a group allegedly collecting money from vegetable vendors using fake receipts under the name of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC).
Authorities arrested several individuals involved in the racket. The accused have been identified as Sandan Barman from Geetanagar, Biraj Das from Palashbari, Tapan Deka and Nayanjyoti Das from Beltola, and Anish Mech from Dispur.
During the raid, police seized ₹1,07,540 in cash, seven mobile phones, and 14 tampered receipts falsely issued under GMC’s name. Additionally, various incriminating documents and materials linked to illegal tax collection were confiscated.
Police officials stated that the accused had been harassing vendors and coercing them into paying unauthorized fees. Investigations are underway to determine the extent of the racket and identify other possible links.
This bust highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to curb illegal activities affecting local vendors and businesses.
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🚨 Extortion Racket Busted at Beltola Bazaar! 💰🚔
— Guwahati Police (@GuwahatiPol) March 13, 2025
Acting on an intel, a joint raid by an EGPD team from Dispur PS & Basistha PS was conducted at Beltola Bazaar, exposing an illegal extortion racket.
It was found that the Beltola Bazar Market Committee
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