Encounter in Cachar's Gumrah: Jabir Hussain Shot in Leg Amidst Police Operation, Constables under Scrutiny

In a dramatic turn of events, Jabir Hussain Talukdar, a local businessman, found himself at the center of a police operation related to the illegal transportation of Burmese Areca Nuts. Talukdar was detained and subsequently shot in the leg during the course of the operation today morning at around 3:30 am.

The incident unfolded when a contingent of police officials, headed by Cachar’s Superintendent of Police (SP) Numal Mahatta, descended upon Talukdar’s residence in Gumrah at approximately 3:00 am. Sources indicate that Talukdar was summoned and taken to Kalain Hospital, only to be transferred to Silchar Medical College and Hospital. According to Police sources, on the way to SMCH, he tried to run away and that is when the Police had to open fire. Jabir Hussain Talukdar sustained a gunshot wound to his leg, and he is currently receiving medical attention at the latter facility.

Talukdar’s brother offered an account of the events, stating, “The police officials took him to Kalain Hospital, and then he was suddenly being shifted to Silchar Medical College and Hospital. It was on the way; he was shot at his leg and is now undergoing treatment at Silchar Medical College and Hospital.”

The genesis of the incident traces back to the confiscation of a truck laden with Burmese Areca nuts by the Inspector in Charge of Gumrah Police Station. Subsequent investigations unraveled a network involving four police constables stationed at the Digorkhal Check Gate of Gumrah Police Station, who allegedly facilitated the illicit transport of the contraband.

The constables were summoned to Silchar Sadar, where SP Numal Mahatta personally spearheaded the inquiry. Sources revealed that Talukdar’s name emerged during the course of the interrogation, prompting further action. However, SP Mahatta remained unavailable for comment, with an official briefing expected later in the day.

Meanwhile, Talukdar’s brother vehemently denied any association between his sibling and the illegal activity, suggesting a case of mistaken identity. “My brother is a businessman who deals with coal and has no connection with Burmese Areca Nuts. There is another Jabir Hussain in the area, and it could be a case of mistaken identity,” asserted the concerned brother.