Senior Assam police officer arrested for link to smuggling racket

The border wing of Assam Police is responsible for detection and deportation of foreigners (especially from Bangladesh) caught without travel documents, prevention of illegal entry of foreigners and joint patrolling of the Indo-Bangladesh border.

Published on: Jun 1, 2021, 11:26:52 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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Assam Police arrested a senior police officer on Monday for alleged involvement in a smuggling racket and seized unaccounted cash following raids related to the case on Sunday night.

Deputy superintendent of police with the border wing of Assam Police, Jatin Chandra Das, was arrested on Monday. (Sourced Photo)

Jatin Chandra Das, a deputy superintendent of police with the border wing of Assam Police in Dhubri district was caught following specific information about his nexus with smugglers, said a police statement.

“Based on credible information about the alleged nexus of the accused with smugglers, several raids have been conducted yesterday (Sunday) night by Dhubri police and [it] seized unaccounted cash [amounting to] ₹4.77 lakh,” said a statement issued by Assam Police.

The border wing of Assam Police is responsible for detection and deportation of foreigners (especially from Bangladesh) caught without travel documents, prevention of illegal entry of foreigners and joint patrolling of the Indo-Bangladesh border along with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel.

One smuggler Rafikul Pramanik was also arrested along with the police officer on Monday. They have been booked under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for criminal conspiracy and criminal breach of trust by public servants as well as under the provisions of Prevention of Corruption Act.

Police officials refused to divulge exact details of Das’s involvement in the smuggling racket claiming investigations into the case were still underway.

Assam shares over 260 km long boundary with Bangladesh, and bordering districts, including Dhubri, are used for smuggling of cattle, drugs etc. apart from illegal entry of immigrants.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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