Itanagar Police have arrested a habitual offender and recovered gold ornaments, cash, and several mobile handsets in connection with two separate theft cases reported from Heema Hospital and a grocery shop in the 6 Kilo area of the capital.
On 21 January 2026, an FIR was received from Ms. Loyir, a resident of Raj Bhawan, Itanagar, stating that on 20 January 2026 at around 04:24 hours, while she was admitted to Heema Hospital, Bank Tinali, unknown miscreant(s) stole her bag from inside the hospital ward. The stolen items included ₹40,000 in cash, a wallet containing important documents, one iPhone-14 (purple colour), one Realme mobile phone, one Samsung mobile handset, and a gold chain.
Accordingly, Itanagar Police Station Case No. 012/2026 under Section 305(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 was registered, and investigation was taken up.
Earlier, another FIR was lodged by Mrs. Teli Geeta, wife of Shri Higio Tatung, resident of Pahalman More, 6 Kilo, NH-415, Itanagar, reporting that on 19 January 2026 between 1300 hrs and 1700 hrs, unknown miscreant(s) stole a bag from her grocery shop. The stolen property included a gold chain valued at approximately ₹2 lakh, local ornaments, and one mobile handset.
In this connection, Itanagar PS Case No. 10/2026 under Section 305(a) of BNS, 2023 was registered and entrusted to SI Tana Suraj for investigation.
The investigation was carried out under the supervision of DySP Khiksi Yangfo, Inspector Randhir Kumar Jha, and Investigating Officer SI Padam Padi, assisted by Ct. Sandeep Yadav, Ct. Rinchin Tsering, and Ct. Karik Taying, under the close supervision of SDPO Itanagar Shri Kengo Dichi and SP ICR Itanagar Shri Jummar Basar.
The police team meticulously analysed multiple CCTV footages and developed human intelligence. Although the accused attempted to conceal his identity by wearing a mask, CCTV footage clearly captured him inside both the hospital ward and the shop, leading to his identification.
Based on technical analysis and intelligence inputs, the accused Ngurang Taka (18 years), a habitual offender who had recently been released on bail, was traced, identified, and arrested.
Police records reveal that the accused has a criminal history involving as many as 12 cases registered against him at Itanagar Police Station, as detailed below:
Itanagar PS Case No. 232/2020 – U/S 454/380 IPC
Itanagar PS Case No. 13/2021 – U/S 380/411/34 IPC
Itanagar PS Case No. 181/2021 – U/S 379/34 IPC
Itanagar PS Case No. 185/2021 – U/S 380/34 IPC
Itanagar PS Case No. 295/2021 – U/S 224/34 IPC
Itanagar PS Case No. 08/2023 – U/S 380 IPC
Itanagar PS Case No. 184/2024 – U/S 305(a) BNS
Itanagar PS Case No. 320/2019 – U/S 341/334/392/506/34 IPC
Itanagar PS Case No. 159/2021 – U/S 380/34 IPC
Itanagar PS Case No. 52/2022 – U/S 392/34 IPC
Itanagar PS Case No. 10/2026 – U/S 305(a) BNS, 2023
Itanagar PS Case No. 012/2026 – U/S 305(a) BNS, 2023
Substantial stolen property, including gold ornaments and multiple mobile phones, has been successfully recovered.
The Superintendent of Police, Itanagar, Shri Jummar Basar, appreciated the swift and effective action taken by SI Padam Padi and his team for their diligent investigation and recovery of stolen property. The SP also urged citizens to remain vigilant and take adequate precautions to safeguard their belongings.
