Arunachal Pradesh Police arrest suspect in multi-location car theft case

Itanagar: In a high-stakes operation, Arunachal Pradesh police have arrested a 29-year-old man, Likha Taring, in connection with a car theft case that spanned multiple locations.

The arrest took place in Medo, Lohit district, following a dramatic chase through a local tea estate.The case unfolded when a complaint was filed at Papu Hills Police Station, reporting the theft of a vehicle from Tarajuly railway station in Naharlagun on August 23. Swift action by the police led to the registration of a case under Section 303 of the BNS, and an investigation was launched.Utilizing advanced technical surveillance and field intelligence, authorities traced Taring, a resident of Pachin Colony, Naharlagun, to Medo.

On September 3, a police team, led by Sub-Inspector PK Riram and supported by Lohit district officers, successfully apprehended the suspect.The stolen vehicle was recovered from Taring's possession. During interrogation, he revealed information about another vehicle he had stolen from Itanagar. Acting on this lead, a team led by Papu Hills Police Station’s OC, inspector Torun Mai, recovered the second vehicle in Harmutty, Assam.Taring has been presented in court, and further investigations are underway to determine his involvement in other thefts. The arrest marks a significant breakthrough in the fight against vehicle theft in the region.