Sahed Ali (inset) and Bipul Gogoi (left) and Manik Dutta (right) in police custody. Image: Northeast Now

Lakhimpur police on Tuesday night arrested a person associated with the infamous fake gold trade of Bangalmora.

The arrested person has been identified as Sahed Ali, a resident of Mohghuli under Nowboicha police outpost.

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Lakhimpur additional superintendent of police Pranab Kumar Pegu along with the inspector-in-charge of Nowboicha Police Outpost Uttam Aadhikary arrested Ali.

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This is the 23rd arrest by Lakhimpur police this year in its drive against fake gold and currency racket in Bangalmora area of the district.

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In another operation, Lakhimpur police successfully arrested two more persons involved with the September 7 robbery case in the district.

The arrested have been identified as Manik Dutta and Bipul Gogoi.

The duo looted cash worth Rs 9 lakh along with jewellery.

Police also recovered some cash and two mobile phones from the duo’s possession.

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