Kamrup, October 17 (H.S.): Police in Rangia, Assam, have shared details of an alleged conspiracy to commit a major dacoity in the area. According to the police, Jan Mahmood, alias Mela, and his gang were preparing to carry out a major robbery and were arranging weapons and vehicles for the operation. Police claimed that timely intervention helped thwart the alleged plan.

Rangia Sub-Divisional Superintendent of Police Dhruvajyoti Nath provided details of the encounter on Saturday. He said police had intensified efforts to arrest Mela and other members of his gang. Mela and two of his associates were arrested on Friday, following which an investigation into the case was initiated.

According to the police, Mela was being taken for further questioning on Friday night when the situation became tense. Police alleged that he attempted to flee after snatching a weapon from a police officer. The police said they had to open fire to bring the situation under control, leaving Mela injured in his left leg. The injured suspect has been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Changsari for treatment.

Police said several criminal cases have been registered against Mela at various police stations, including those in Rangia, Goreswar, Tamulpur and Baihata Chariali. According to the police, a total of five people have so far been arrested in connection with the alleged dacoity conspiracy in Rangia.

The investigation is continuing to identify other individuals who may have been involved in the alleged plot. Police are working to establish the facts surrounding the conspiracy and identify any additional members of the gang. Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar