A suspected thief was apprehended by local residents while allegedly attempting to steal property from Bidyapara Jama Masjid in Assam’s Dhubri town.
The accused has been identified as Abdul Mollah, a resident of New Ghat Ironjongla Part-III.
According to local sources, the incident occurred during the afternoon when the accused allegedly entered the mosque premises and attempted to remove utility materials and internal assets. Members of the mosque management committee and nearby residents reportedly grew suspicious of his movements and intervened.
Witnesses alleged that the accused had begun pulling out internal fittings and cutting electrical cables inside the premises before being stopped. Residents, citing concerns over recent minor theft incidents in the locality, detained him and informed the police.
Members of the mosque management committee said the Bidyapara Jama Masjid had recently experienced a burglary and had since reviewed CCTV footage installed on the premises. After the suspect was detained, they claimed to have matched his appearance with earlier footage and suspected his involvement in the previous theft as well.
Following information, personnel from Dhubri Sadar Police Station reached the site and took custody of the accused along with recovered cables and other property.
Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to determine whether the accused is linked to other theft cases targeting religious institutions or cable theft incidents in the area.
