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Most wanted criminal surrenders in Garo Hills

By Correspondent

TURA, May 6 - Most wanted criminal, William A Sangma, who had twice escaped police custody, finally surrendered to police in North Garo Hills (NGH) this afternoon. His surrender came about a month after he made a daring escape from Tura Civil Hospital where he was taken for a medical check-up.

After his escape from custody in March, William had shifted base to South Garo Hills (SGH), where he formed another gang that was called ARA. The gang had submitted demand notes to the residents of Mindikgre in SGH after which there was a demand for a police outpost in the area. Most of those responsible for the extortion notes were, however, taken into custody, barring him.

William had earlier contacted Church elders before contact was made with police for his surrender. Police teams escorted him from his house near Boko in Assam to Resubelpara in North Garo Hills (NGH).

�He said that the reason for his surrender was his desire to lead a normal life. We have handed him over to West Garo Hills (WGH) police as he was still under judicial custody when he escaped the last time,� said SP, NGH, Dr Sacheng Marak.

He surrendered without arms this afternoon. He was handed over to WGH police where he formally surrendered to police.

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