Guwahati: The reopening of a Sarusajai warehouse after the Durga Puja holidays revealed a theft of medicines valued at ₹10 crore, prompting a police investigation that led to five arrests and recovery of the entire stolen stock from Nalbari.
According to Guwahati Police, the theft occurred at a warehouse on Jatin Tamuli Path. Six CCTV digital video recorders (DVRs) were also stolen from the premises.
An EGPD team from Basistha Police Station arrested Apurba Das (37) of Pakarkona, Hajo; Purnananda Das (25), Rahul Yadav (23) and Utpal Baruah (24), all of Ganeshpara, Fatasil Ambari, in connection with the case.
Police also arrested Nibaran Barman (44) of Balikaria, Nalbari, identifying him as the alleged receiver of the stolen medicines.
The recovered consignment comprised 795 cartons containing 131 distinct medicinal products. Police said all the stolen medicines had been recovered and seized from Nalbari.
Legal action has been initiated.
