Hornbill News

  Accused Imdadul Rehman in the Custody of Nirjuli Police. NIRJULI, July 3:  In a swift and coordinated operation, the Nirjuli Police arrested a 26-year-old man from Assam in connection with a viral sexual harassment case that shocked residents of the Itanagar Capital Region. The incident came to light on June 9, 2026, after a disturbing video circulated widely on social media. The footage showed a young woman being stalked while on her way to computer classes in Rayo Colony.  The accused allegedly approached the victim, touched her inappropriately, and exposed himself in public. The victim displayed remarkable courage by resisting the assault and throwing stones at the accused, forcing him to flee the scene. The incident drew widespread public outrage and prompted an immediate police response. Based on the victim's complaint, Nirjuli Police registered Case No. 37/2026 under Sections 74, 75(2), 78(2), 79, and 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and launched an intens...

  Nirjuli, June 22:  In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Nirjuli Police arrested two individuals and seized suspected heroin during a targeted operation near Lekhi Village in the Capital Region. The operation was launched after police received credible information on June 22 at around 2:45 PM regarding the transportation of heroin from Banderdewa towards the Capital Region. Acting swiftly on the tip-off, a police team conducted an operation under the supervision of SDPO Naharlagun Shri Rishi Longdo and led by Inspector T. Hassang, Officer-in-Charge of Nirjuli Police Station. During the operation, police intercepted a scooter bearing registration number AS-07X-0255 near the Truck Terminal at Lekhi Village after a brief chase. The two occupants were identified as Munmun Morang (32) of Lakhimpur district, Assam, and Bikram Doley (30) of Majuli district, Assam. A search was carried out in the presence of Executive Magistrate Khoda Bath, during which police recovered 17...