Dibrugarh (Assam), 26 October (HS): Duliajan police have arrested a man accused of collecting money from people by promising them jobs at Oil India Limited (OIL).

The accused has been identified as Yadav Konwar, a resident of Jagun Lekhapani in Tinsukia district. He allegedly lured job seekers with promises of employment at OIL and collected lakhs of rupees from them.

The case came to light after victims lodged a complaint at Duliajan Police Station, alleging that the accused had taken money from them on the assurance of providing jobs at the oil major.

Acting on the complaint, police initiated an investigation and subsequently arrested the accused. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the full extent of the alleged fraud and determine whether other people were also duped by the accused.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash