In a coordinated operation between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh police, Biswajit Bharali was apprehended on Saturday after being accused of defrauding a businessman of Rs 46 lakh and stealing a Mahindra Thar. Naharlagun SP Mihin Gambo confirmed the arrest on Sunday. Bharali, who had been on the run for seven months, was caught after two complaints were filed against him in June 2024 at Nirjuli police station.
The first complaint details how Bharali convinced a businessman in Lekhi village, near Nirjuli, to invest Rs 30 lakh in a superbike garage venture. He later swindled an additional Rs 12 lakh for operational costs, only to abandon the project and disappear. In a second complaint, Bharali was accused of defrauding another individual of Rs 4 lakh and stealing a Mahindra Thar.
During the investigation, police discovered a country-made pistol, a magazine, and three live rounds (7.65mm caliber) at the abandoned garage premises, which were linked to Bharali.
After months of technical surveillance and human intelligence gathering, Arunachal Police tracked Bharali’s movements and confirmed his location in Tinsukia, Assam. A special team led by Sub-Inspector Vivek Linggi coordinated with Assam Police to arrest him and recover the stolen vehicle. Bharali has since confessed to the fraud, theft, and illegal firearm possession.
