Golaghat Police recovers Maa Ugratara Idol in Nalbari, 4 Arrested

Guwahati: In a major breakthrough, Golaghat Police acting on a tip-off manages to recover the Ashtadhatu (a blend of eight precious metals) idol of Maa Ugratara and other precious ornaments which were taken away by a gang of thieves on November 17, 2018.

As per police reports, Golaghat police had arrested four people in connection to the incident from Doloigaon under Tihu Police Station in Nalbari District on Tuesday.

The four arrested people were identified as Saan Hussain, Adil Ali, Rahul Ali, Mintu Rai.

Speaking exclusively to The Sentinel Digital, Abhijit Sarma, President APW and a senior member of Ugratara Temple Committee informed that Golaghat police had managed to arrest four people in connection to the theft incident. “The report has been confirmed by the police themselves today morning,” said Abhijit Sarma.

It is to be noted that earlier, a Special Investigation Team constituted to probe into the theft incident.

Meanwhile, the temple priests are on the way to Nalbari for further verification.