A bizarre incident occurred on Sunday morning in Guwahati, where bike-riding thieves snatched the mobile phone of DIG (Law and Order) Vivek Raj Singh during his morning walk. The incident took place in the Paltan Bazar police station area, which is near the police headquarters, making it a shocking event for the Assam Police.
The Assistant Commissioner of Guwahati Police, Prithvi Rajkhowa, has refrained from giving full details of the incident, but has confirmed that the police are investigating the matter. The police have launched a campaign to trace the mobile snatchers and bring them to justice.
Senior police officers have expressed their disappointment over the incident, calling it a blot on the police department. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of citizens, even in areas close to police stations.