A man affiliated with the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), Anwar Khan, was arrested by authorities in Kamalpur, Kamrup, Assam, on Sunday night. Khan, who serves as an advisor to the All Kamrup District Students’ Union, is accused of stealing a mixer machine that was being used for railway construction in Guwahati.
The incident occurred on November 7, 2024, in Sorutari, Sonapur, when the machinery, crucial for a railway construction project, was reported missing. Khan’s involvement in the theft was established following a thorough investigation by local police.
Khan’s arrest has brought attention to his position within AASU, with many in the community now questioning his role in this alleged criminal activity. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the theft, with Khan currently being held in custody as they probe further into the details of the crime.
This arrest adds to the growing concerns surrounding thefts in Assam related to public construction projects. The police are expected to provide more details as the investigation progresses.