Naharlagun Police have recovered 12 two-wheelers, gold and silver ornaments and other suspected stolen property during an ongoing investigation into a series of theft cases reported from Naharlagun, Banderdewa, Nirjuli and adjoining areas of Arunachal Pradesh.
The recoveries were made in connection with Naharlagun Police Station Case No. 84/2026, registered under Section 305(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The investigation was led by Inspector K. Dev, Officer-in-Charge of Naharlagun Police Station, along with Sub-Inspector V. Linggi, Head Constable T. Kochi, Constables T. Dawa and Sanu Raj T, and Lady Constable J. Sorang. The team worked under the supervision of Rishi Longdo, SDPO, Naharlagun.
According to police, sustained investigation and coordinated raids at several locations across Arunachal Pradesh and Assam resulted in the recovery of the vehicles and other articles suspected to have been stolen.
The recovered two-wheelers include several TVS Ntorq scooters, an Aprilia SR 125, Yamaha FZ, Yamaha R15, Hero Xoom 125 ZX, Hero Maestro Edge ZX, Yamaha Ray ZR, Yamaha Cygnus Ray Z and other scooters.
Among the recovered vehicles are those bearing registration numbers AR 01M 8202, AR 07 7255, AR 01W 3632, AR 01Q 6037, AS 12R 8608 and AR 02 2054. Several other vehicles were recovered without registration numbers or have details that are still being verified by police.
Apart from the two-wheelers, the police team recovered two silver chains, one gold ring and two gold chains, along with a battery, a pump and a Realme mobile phone.
Superintendent of Police, ICR Naharlagun, Dr Nyelam Nega, appreciated the investigation team for its efforts and said the probe was still continuing. He indicated that more suspected stolen property could be recovered as police continue to trace the items linked to the theft cases.
Police have appealed to residents to remain alert and take necessary precautions while parking their vehicles, particularly at night.
Owners of two-wheelers that have been reported missing or stolen in recent months have also been asked to approach the SDPO, Naharlagun, or the Officer-in-Charge of Naharlagun Police Station with valid ownership documents.
Police said the documents will be verified to establish ownership and facilitate the identification and handover of vehicles found to belong to the respective owners.
The investigation is continuing as police work to trace the wider network allegedly involved in the theft and recovery of the suspected stolen property.
