ITANAGAR, May 5: In a major breakthrough, Chimpu Police(Itanagar) have successfully cracked a violent robbery case that left a senior citizen seriously injured. After months of meticulous investigation and coordination with law enforcement agencies across state lines, three accused persons have been apprehended, bringing a sense of justice and closure to the case.
The incident occurred on the night of November 22, 2024, when one Khyoda Taju, employed as a night guard at the ACE Pipeline Project, was attacked by three unidentified individuals while on duty. The assailants, motivated by intent to loot, demanded keys to the store he was guarding. When he resisted, they brutally assaulted him and fled the scene with his ATM card, cash, and a Scooty. The victim sustained severe injuries and was immediately admitted to Ramakrishna Mission Hospital in Itanagar for medical treatment.
Following the registration of Chimpu PS Case No. 82/2024 under Sections 329(3), 309(6), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the police began an intensive investigation. The first significant lead came with the recovery of the stolen Scooty from Rajgarh, Assam. However, the suspects had already gone underground, constantly shifting locations to avoid capture.
In response, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed under the leadership of Inspector N. Nishant, Officer-in-Charge of Chimpu Police Station. The team, working under the supervision of SDPO Itanagar Kengo Dirchi, employed a combination of technical surveillance, ground-level intelligence, and close coordination with Assam Police to track the suspects across districts.
The breakthrough came after days of persistent effort. On April 27, the first accused, Nanu Basumatory, was apprehended at Gohpur Railway Station while he was travelling from Lakhimpur. Two days later, on April 29, the second accused, Rakesh Mili, was arrested from Harmuti Railway Station as he attempted to escape by train. Finally, on May 1, based on revelations made by the earlier arrestees, the third accused, Dharamsha Brahma, also known as Nana, was captured from Goroimari in Gohpur.
All three accused are residents of Gohpur, Assam, and during preliminary interrogation, they confessed to their involvement in the crime.
Commending the team, Superintendent of Police, Capital Complex, Rohit Rajbir Singh praised the officers for their diligence and coordination, stating that the case’s resolution was a testament to the professionalism and commitment of the Arunachal Pradesh Police. He emphasized that crimes against senior citizens are particularly heinous and assured that the police will continue to pursue justice with full determination.
