Pasighat, May 12:
Arunachal Pradesh Police has successfully secured the conviction of an accused in a crime against a woman under the newly implemented criminal laws, marking a significant achievement for law enforcement in the state.
According to a press release issued by the East Siang District Police on May 12, 2026, the convicted individual, identified as John Doley alias Krishna Kanta Doley, was found guilty in connection with Pasighat Women Police Station Case No. 06/2025 registered under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
The case involved allegations of sexual intercourse on the false promise of marriage. Police said the victim had lodged a written complaint at the Pasighat Women Police Station on April 15, 2025.
During the investigation, officials found that the accused had allegedly developed an intimate relationship with the victim by deceitfully assuring marriage and later abandoned her after she became pregnant. Investigators collected medical evidence, examined witnesses, analyzed Call Detail Records (CDR), and gathered corroborative documentary as well as electronic evidence to strengthen the case.
Police stated that the charge sheet was filed within the stipulated 90-day period, following which the matter was tried before the Court of the Sessions Judge, Pasighat, in East Siang district. During the trial, the prosecution examined seven witnesses and established the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt through oral, documentary, and medical evidence.
The court, through its judgment dated April 28, convicted the accused under Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He was sentenced to five years of simple imprisonment along with a fine of ₹5,000. In default of payment of the fine, the convict will have to undergo an additional one month of simple imprisonment.
East Siang District Police described the conviction as an important milestone in the enforcement of the new criminal laws and reiterated its commitment to ensuring justice for victims of crimes against women through professional investigation and effective prosecution.
The district police also urged citizens to promptly report such offences for timely legal action.
