Tawang Burglary Case Cracked, Two Arrested; Stolen Items Recovered

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TAWANG |October 4: 

Tawang Police, in a joint operation with Dirang Police, have cracked a burglary case reported from Khrimu Village and arrested two persons in connection with the theft.

The case came to light on October 2, 2026, when Smti Tenzin Lhamu, a resident of Khrimu Village, lodged a complaint at Tawang Police Station at around 6:15 pm. 

She reported that her house had been burgled and several valuables, including Indian currency, old currency notes, traditional local items, silver ornaments and a silver finger ring, were stolen.

Following the complaint, Tawang Police registered a case under Sections 329 and 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

A dedicated investigation team led by Tawang Police Station Officer-in-Charge Inspector N. Angu, along with SI Lham Thinle, SI Sangey Wangchu, Constable Sonam Dawa and Constable (Driver) Tenzin Namgey, was constituted under the supervision of Tawang SP Tasi Darang (APPS).

The team examined local CCTV footage and gathered intelligence to identify and trace the suspected burglars. 

With active operational assistance from Dirang Police, the suspects were subsequently traced and apprehended.

The arrested accused have been identified as Mahibul Islam (28), son of Nurul Islam, and Jahirul Islam (33), son of Nurul Islam, both residents of Aminpara village under Rowta Police Station in Udalguri district, Assam.

Police recovered several suspected stolen articles, including traditional local items, silver ornaments and silver finger rings. 

ATM cards and various identity documents were also recovered during the operation.

The accused have been remanded to police custody for further questioning as the investigation continues.


Location: Tawang

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