Naharlagun, Jan 30: In a major breakthrough, the Banderdewa Police successfully apprehended Pradip Siva (29), who had been on the run since August 2023 for allegedly stealing a truck loaded with TMT bars valued at approximately ₹16.35 lakh. The arrest was made in Bengaluru with the support of Hulimavu Police Station.
The case was initially filed after a complaint was lodged, detailing that on August 22, 2023, a truck carrying 27.720 MT of TMT bars was dispatched from M/S Satyam Steel & Alloys, Banderdewa, to Ledo in Tinsukia, Assam. However, the truck never arrived at its destination, and the driver, Pradip Siva, disappeared along with the vehicle and its valuable cargo.
Despite multiple raids conducted in Assam, the accused remained elusive. The breakthrough came through meticulous human and technical intelligence gathering, which led the police team, led by SI Koj Tada and HC Tade Bomdom, to track Siva to Bengaluru.
On January 28, 2025, with the cooperation of Hulimavu Police Station, the police arrested the accused and brought him back to Arunachal Pradesh for further legal proceedings.
Shri Mihin Gambo, IPS, SP Naharlagun, praised the teamwork between Banderdewa and Hulimavu Police Station for their exceptional coordination that resulted in the successful capture of the accused, marking a significant achievement in the case.
