1. Man impersonating an Indian Army captain detained in Shillong.
2. Suspect Sar Chehon Rongpi from Karbi Anglong, Assam, was caught in military installations.
3. Concerns raised about possible espionage activities.
Guwahati, July 25: A man posing as an Indian Army captain was detained in Shillong, raising concerns about possible espionage.
The suspect, Sar Chehon Rongpi from Karbi Anglong District in Assam, was apprehended while wearing an army uniform and roaming military installations.
Suspicion arose at a canteen in Headquarters 101 Area when Rongpi failed to present valid identification. His story quickly fell apart during questioning as he provided inconsistent information about his unit affiliation.
A search of Rongpi’s mobile phone revealed sensitive military data, including photos and videos of convoys, weapons, and restricted areas. This discovery raised concerns that he might have been involved in intelligence-gathering.
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The First Information Report (FIR) indicates that Rongpi had been infiltrating HQ 101 Area multiple times, each time posing as a captain from the Assam Regimental Centre.
East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Sylvester Nongtnger confirmed that Rongpi was transferred to the Jhalupara police outpost on the night of July 23 for further investigation.
Authorities are now working to determine how he accessed secure locations and assess the potential impact on national security.