" The locals used to have a saying: "Sleep in the day and stay awake at night, for fear of everything being out of sight." It used to be repeated among the common people. Crime was rampant. When I first met Asihaer, I asked myself what this young man could do ."

Asihaer decided to throw a powerful fist at this tough nut. Knowing thieves tended to commit theft at night, Asihaer and his colleagues lay in wait in the fields through the whole night and sought clues from victims.
 
"People around were afraid of revenge by the criminals and hesitated working with us. After we cracked two livestock larcenies, people began to trust  the police. Once they received clues, they would let us know."

As a result of several successful raids Asihaer and his colleagues caught three gangs and 123 suspects from nearby towns and counties. As a result, Ma Zhongyi was won over.

"Frankly speaking, I was not sure if he could solve the problems in the town. For the past 20 years, we had to be very careful herding in the wild, but these two years, we are relieved from these worries. Cases of livestock larceny have fallen, especially this year. I haven't heard of anyone's livestock being stolen, which is obvious to all."

Since the biggest livestock larceny case in recent years was cracked, the news spread among residents of Areletuobie. Those who got their livestock back all expressed their thanks to Asihaer. An imam at a mosque sent him a banner of appreciation for removing a social vice. 

Now, locals in Areletuobie can enjoy restful slumber without worrying about their livestock. The public security situation improves daily, .
Praised as the "eagle on the grassland" by the locals, Asihaer says he will continue to shoulder his responsibilities. He will maintain close watch over the grassland with his sharp eyes, safeguarding his hometown and his fellow countrymen. 

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