Assam Police have arrested a man suspected of masterminding a fake Assam Rifles recruitment racket that allegedly cheated job seekers by promising them appointments in the paramilitary force in exchange for money.
The accused, identified as Firoz Ali, alias Firoz Ansari and B. Singh, was arrested early on Thursday from Kristianapara village under Paneri Police Station in Udalguri district.
According to an official Assam Police press release, Ali is allegedly the main accused in CID Police Station Case No. 07/2026, registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. The case involves allegations of fraudulent recruitment promises made to job seekers in exchange for money.
During a search of his residence, police seized two walkie-talkie sets and two mobile phones. The items will be examined as part of the investigation.
Police are investigating the alleged racket to identify other people involved, determine its extent and establish how many job seekers were cheated.
