Eleven stolen bikes. Six arrests. And a reminder that Itanagar’s streets are being watched.
In what looks like a significant win for law enforcement in the capital region, Arunachal Pradesh Police on Monday announced the arrest of six individuals — including two children — in connection with a vehicle theft racket operating in and around the Nirjuli area of Itanagar Capital Region. The operation, which culminated in the recovery of 11 stolen two-wheelers, was the result of meticulous groundwork that didn’t happen overnight.
How the Operation Unfolded
Two dedicated investigation teams, led by Sub-Inspector Topi Josam and Sub-Inspector Gopal Tok, worked the case from multiple angles — gathering intelligence, running technical surveillance, and coordinating field operations simultaneously. It’s the kind of painstaking work that rarely gets a spotlight but makes all the difference. The entire operation was supervised by Assistant Superintendent of Police Rishi Longdo and Nirjuli Police Station Officer-in-Charge Inspector Tadu Hassang, with Itanagar Capital Region Naharlagun SP Nyelam Nega overseeing the broader crackdown.
Two Children Among Those Apprehended
Perhaps the most unsettling detail in this case is that two of the six people caught are minors. That’s not just a crime story — it’s a social signal. When children get pulled into theft networks, it points to something deeper that communities need to pay attention to. Investigators are now probing whether the group was connected to other vehicle theft incidents in the region, suggesting this may just be the tip of a larger problem.
Police Urge Public Vigilance
SP Nyelam Nega didn’t just announce the arrests and call it a day. He used the occasion to directly appeal to the public, urging residents to be careful about where and how they park their vehicles — especially after dark. Parking carelessly on dimly lit streets has long been an open invitation to theft, and this case proves it. For those who have already reported a two-wheeler stolen in recent months, the SP has urged them to come forward with valid ownership documents to the SDPO Naharlagun or Nirjuli Police Station, to check whether their vehicle is among the 11 recovered.
Investigation Still Open
The case registered at Nirjuli Police Station under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions is far from closed. Authorities are continuing their probe to trace any additional stolen property and identify if the accused are linked to other crimes. The message from the Arunachal Police is clear — they are watching, they are working, and they are not done yet.
When citizens and police work together with that kind of resolve, Itanagar’s streets become a little harder place for criminals to hide.
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