Man Detained in Guwahati Over Alleged Attempt to Abduct Schoolboy

Overview

• Local residents and commuters near B. Borooah College seized a man they identified as Pradip Das and handed him to Paltan Bazar Police after allegations he tried to take a Class IV student from DAV School.
• Police confirmed the detained man is from Barpeta district and described him as a beggar while investigators began questioning witnesses and gathering statements.
• The community claimed the suspect offered chocolates to the 10-year-old and chased him when he ran away, but investigators said they have not found proof of the chocolate-luring claim.
• Paltan Bazar Police said no formal kidnapping complaint had been registered at the time of reporting and that Das remained in custody as inquiries continued.
• Tuesday’s incident highlights strong local vigilance and raises questions about how police and communities verify crowd-made allegations as the formal probe seeks to establish facts.