Assam: DTO official among two others arrested in Kokrajhar, Rs 36 lakh seized

Guwahati: Kokrajhar police arrested a government official of the District Transport Office (DTO) along with two others on Wednesday in connection with running a syndicate.

The arrested official was identified as Sameswar Brahma Muchahary (54).

The police also recovered Rs 36 lakhs from his possession, the official said.

Taking to Twitter, special DGP for law and order in Assam, Gyanendra Pratap Singh wrote, “In late-night action, Sri Sameswar Brahma Muchahary Age 54 yrs I/C DTO Kokrajhar BTR has been arrested by @KokrajharP in a criminal case and during search INR 36 Lacs have been seized. Further lawful action being taken.”

Meanwhile, during the operation police also arrested two associates. They were identified as Richard Muchahary and Manoj Basumatary and have been accused of being part of a Srirampur syndicate.