Guwahati: A massive theft occurred at the Majerchar Chalakura Micro-Grid Solar Power Plant in Dhubri, Assam where miscreants made off with solar power batteries, modules, and other critical equipment valued at over Rs 2 crore.
The stolen materials were allegedly sold on the black market.
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Following the incident, Sasanka Sarma, Assistant General Manager (Project) of Dhubri District, filed a complaint at Dhubri Sadar Police Station.
Based on the complaint, the police conducted a raid in the Majerchar area in Dhubri and arrested Billal Hussain, a resident of the same area.
However, reports state that the primary suspect, Komor Chand Dewani, remains absconding.
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Police have intensified search operations to apprehend Dewani and other suspects, while also working to recover the stolen equipment.
Bellal Hussain has been remanded to district jail, reports said.