Kamrup (Assam), 27 July (HS): Assam Police seized a pistol along with three rounds of live ammunition during a raid at New Market in Shalmara under Kamrup district and arrested three youths allegedly planning a robbery, police informed on Monday.

The arrested persons have been identified as Faizul Islam, Jahangir Alam and Asik Ullah. According to police, the trio had allegedly assembled with the intention of carrying out a dacoity.

During the operation, police also recovered three mobile phones and a vehicle bearing registration number AS02-AQ-6778 from their possession.

Police have launched a detailed investigation to ascertain whether the accused were linked to any other criminal activities. Further investigation is underway.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash