Guwahati Police Arrest Extortionist With 4 Firearms, 360 Rounds; Victim Forced To Transfer ₹3 Lakh At Gunpoint
Published on: July 5, 2026, 1:01 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
A 39-year-old man identified as Avik Das alias Abhimanyu Das has been arrested in Guwahati on charges of armed extortion, assault and wrongful confinement. Police said he allegedly threatened a former business associate, fired a warning shot and forced a ₹3 lakh transfer. A major cache of firearms and over 360 rounds of ammunition were seized during a raid at his residence.
