ITANAGAR, Jul 27: In a major breakthrough against the recent spate of two-wheeler thefts across the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR), Nirjuli Police has arrested four persons and apprehended two Children in Conflict with Law (CCLs), leading to the recovery of 11 stolen two-wheelers.
The action was taken in connection with Nirjuli Police Station Case No. 51/2026, registered under Sections 303(2) and 331(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The arrested accused have been identified as Monu Borah alias Durna Bora (31), Govind Nath (28), Khyoda Tako alias Pako (19), and Amit Doley (32). Two juveniles were also apprehended for their alleged involvement in the theft cases.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of ASP Rishi Longdo, SDPO Naharlagun, and Inspector Tadu Hassang, Officer-in-Charge of Nirjuli Police Station.
Two dedicated investigation teams were formed for the operation. The first team, led by Lady Sub-Inspector Topi Josam, included Constables Hano Pai, Tana Bhud Tara, Yeshi Tsering and Tamin Rai. The second team, headed by Sub-Inspector Gopal Tok, comprised Constables Bomyi Passing, Tana Chakro and T. Bimpak.
Through meticulous investigation, technical surveillance, intelligence gathering and coordinated field operations, the police teams successfully tracked down the accused, apprehended those involved and recovered the stolen vehicles.
Superintendent of Police, ICR Naharlagun, Dr. Nyelam Nega, appealed to the public to remain vigilant and take adequate precautions while parking their vehicles, particularly during the night.
He also requested owners of two-wheelers reported missing or stolen in recent months to contact the SDPO Naharlagun or the Officer-in-Charge of Nirjuli Police Station, along with relevant ownership documents, for verification and identification of the recovered vehicles.
Police said further investigation is underway to ascertain the involvement of the accused in other vehicle theft cases and to recover any additional stolen property.