July 27, 2022: Utpal Bora, the police officer-in charge of Kharupetia Police Station, Assam has been detained by Dhula Police on Wednesday for allegedly extorting money from a doctor and a teacher by registering fake cases against them.

He allegedly demanded around Rs 5 Lakhs from both of them.

The officer harassed the duo alleging theft of pipe of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scheme.

Currently, he has been kept in Mangaldoi Police Station.

Further details awaited.