Assam police arrested two residents of Mizoram for allegedly collecting facial biometric data from local residents in Cachar district in the name of an American multinational company without proper authorization. According to police, the duo allegedly organized camps for facial recognition and biometric registration of local youths at a marriage hall in Silchar town a few days ago. Police identified the two suspects as Vanlalrinchhana (33) and Raymond Vatha Chozah (34). According to police, both had been staying in Silchar for the past several months. “They collected facial recognition data and biometric impressions of more than 200 residents, mostly youths, but they are unable to show any valid reason behind the exercise,” a police officer said, adding that the police have registered a case of cheating against them.
