Guwahati: The BJP’s Minority Morcha in Assam’s Lakhimpur district has reportedly appointed Abu Swahid, an accused in a fake gold case, as its treasurer.
Abu Swahid alias ‘Lambu’ is a resident of Bihpuria under No 1 Ahmedpur PS.
According to reports, he has been appointed as the district minority morcha’s treasurer for the BJP in Lakhimpur with immediate effect.
Swahid was arrested in 2021 for his role in the smuggling of fake gold. Police caught him in the act as he attempted to sell fake gold biscuits.
Both the Opposition and residents have harshly criticised the decision to name Swahid as the treasurer.