#Crime

Arunachal Hotel Operator Arrested for Assaulting Minor Staffer

Police arrested a hotel operator from Punjab for the alleged sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl working at his hotel in Lower Subansiri.

Tani M • 5 Aug 2026

Nagaland Police Chief Sees Rise in Reported Crime as Sign of Progress

Nagaland DGP Rupin Sharma says more people are reporting crimes. Officials are now pushing for better coordination to combat gender-based violence.

Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 2026

Three Arrested After Tracing Murder Victim's Car to Assam

Police arrested three men for the murder of Damehi Mulieh after recovering his stolen Maruti Alto K10 in Cachar, Assam. Legal proceedings are underway.

NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026

Police and Assam Rifles Seize Millions in Drugs and Contraband

Assam Rifles and state police arrested eight suspects in major seizures across Assam and Mizoram, netting narcotics and protected plants worth millions.

Bibar Daimary • 5 Aug 2026

Police Arrest RPF/PLA Operative Linked to Imphal Grenade Attacks

Manipur police arrested a 26-year-old RPF/PLA cadre in Imphal after seizing two hand grenades during an August 4 operation.

Ratan Singh • 5 Aug 2026

Nagaland Court Hands 20-Year Sentence to Tseminyu Rape Convict

A 66-year-old man received 20 years for a 2019 rape of a minor in Tseminyu. The judge cited irreversible trauma and the victim's vulnerability.

Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 2026

Assam Police Seize Massive Drug Hauls and Illegal Arms

Assam authorities arrested four suspects and seized narcotics worth Rs 28 crore alongside firearms in separate operations across Cachar and Jagun.

Bibar Daimary • 5 Aug 2026

Six Arrested in Guwahati Rental Car Theft Ring

Guwahati police busted a criminal ring selling stolen rental cars, arresting six suspects and seizing three vehicles linked to an illegal operation.

Bibar Daimary • 5 Aug 2026

Three Arrested for Murder of West Jaintia Hills Man

Police have arrested three suspects in the murder of 28-year-old Damehi Mulieh after tracking his stolen car into the state of Assam.

NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026

Shillong Man Jailed Three Years for Decade-Old Child Assault

A Shillong court sentenced Abdul Khudus to three years in prison for a 2015 sexual assault case involving a seven-year-old girl.

Walrik Marak • 5 Aug 2026

Former News Worker Found Dead at Shillong Bridge

Raj Kiran Gupta died by suicide at Umshyrpi bridge on Monday following a domestic dispute. His funeral is scheduled for Wednesday.

NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026

Nagaland Man Gets 20-Year Prison Term for 2019 Rape of Minor

A POCSO court in Kohima sentenced 66-year-old Ngabu Kent to 20 years in prison for the 2019 rape of a 14-year-old girl in Tseminyu district.

Naro Jamir • 5 Aug 2026

Nagaland Court Sentences Tseminyu Man to 20 Years for Rape

A 66-year-old man faces 20 years in prison for a 2019 rape in Tseminyu. The court ordered compensation for the child victim after a successful prosecution.

Kiyeto Swu • 4 Aug 2026

KCP Claims Khurai Bombing and Issues Four-Day Surrender Ultimatum

KCP (Apunba) bombed a residence in Khurai and demanded two men surrender over alleged fund embezzlement within four days or face dire consequences.

Diana Moirangthem • 4 Aug 2026

Seven Rescued Girls Return to Assam Following Brick Kiln Abuse Case

Seven minor girls rescued from a Bihar brick kiln trafficking ring returned to Assam on August 4 as legal proceedings against the owner continue.

Timungpi Terang • 4 Aug 2026

Cachar Son Arrested After Fatal Property Dispute Stabbing

A 40-year-old man killed his mother during a property row in Assam, leaving one neighbor injured before residents seized him.

Timungpi Terang • 4 Aug 2026

Police nab Arunachal man with firearm and narcotics in Tinsukia

Assam police arrested an Arunachal Pradesh man in Jagun, seizing an Italy-made pistol, 15 rounds of ammunition, and narcotics during a border operation.

Bibar Daimary • 4 Aug 2026

India Extradites 274 Fugitives in Global Crackdown

India has returned 274 fugitives from 36 countries since 2019, leveraging new laws, international partnerships, and advanced digital tracking tools.

NEWire Desk • 4 Aug 2026

Thieves Raid Bongaigaon Grocery Store for Rs 2 Lakh in Goods

Unidentified burglars stole Rs 2 lakh in merchandise from an Assam grocery shop Tuesday morning. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to track the suspects.

Bibar Daimary • 4 Aug 2026

Police Make Arrests in Two Separate Violent Crimes Against Minors in Assam

Assam police arrested four suspects across two districts following the pregnancy of a disabled girl and the gang rape and murder of a 15-year-old student.

Bibar Daimary • 4 Aug 2026