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DNA Evidence Closes Williamnagar Murder Case
East Garo Hills police confirmed the death of murder suspect James R. Sangma via DNA testing, officially closing the investigation into a 2025 killing.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jul 2026
Villagers Capture South West Khasi Hills Man Accused of Murdering Sister
South West Khasi Hills villagers caught Bailing Wahlang after he allegedly killed his sister, Snity Wahlang, during a property dispute on Tuesday.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jul 2026
Bomb scare brings downtown Shillong to a standstill
Police cordoned off Khyndai Lad after an unattended bag sparked a bomb hoax. The area cleared once the owner claimed the bag at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Walrik Marak • 16 Jul 2026
Police block CPIM rally in Chottakhola amid rising tensions
Police stopped a CPIM march in Chottakhola to prevent clashes as villagers protested the party's role in a recent murder case legal battle.
Nihar Jamatia • 15 Jul 2026
Tripura Police Overhauls Station Leadership in State-Wide Reshuffle
Tripura Police Headquarters transferred 12 officers, including seven station OCs, in a state-wide reshuffle effective immediately.
Ayan Debbarma • 15 Jul 2026
DNA Evidence Confirms Death of Murder Suspect in East Garo Hills
Police confirmed murder suspect James R. Sangma is dead after DNA testing. The final investigation report has been submitted to the court.
NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026
West Garo Hills Police Bust Bike Theft Ring
Police arrested three suspects and recovered three stolen motorcycles across West Garo Hills following a week-long operation.
Walrik Marak • 15 Jul 2026
Police and Reporters Feed Stranded Truckers on Assam Highway
Assam police and local journalists delivered food and water to hundreds of truck drivers trapped by a damaged bridge on National Highway-6.
Timungpi Terang • 15 Jul 2026
KSU Demands Arrest of NEIGRIHMS Nurse Accused of Assaulting Minor
KSU demands immediate arrest of a NEIGRIHMS nurse accused of sexually assaulting a minor patient, criticizing police delays and staff protests.
Walrik Marak • 15 Jul 2026
Security Forces Raid Militant Camps Across Manipur
Security forces dismantled insurgent camps in Churachandpur, seizing rifles, IEDs, and radios following a sweep of three Manipur districts.
Ranjana Devi • 14 Jul 2026
Police Investigate Brutal Killing of Tripura Man
Uttam Nama was hacked to death in his Tripura home. Police are investigating his sons and searching for unidentified assailants who locked the door.
Ayan Debbarma • 14 Jul 2026
Protests Erupt in Kokrajhar After Sexual Assault Allegation
A clothing store owner fled after an employee accused him of sexual assault, sparking violent protests and vandalism in the town of Kokrajhar.
Bibar Daimary • 14 Jul 2026
Assam Police Seize Over 90,000 Yaba Tablets in Multi-District Drug Busts
Assam Police seized over 90,000 Yaba tablets and arrested six suspects in separate anti-narcotics operations across the state this week.
Bibar Daimary • 14 Jul 2026
Five Detained in Assam After College Student Dies at Picnic
Police detained five men after a college student died at a river picnic. Villagers are demanding a full investigation into the unexplained fatality.
Timungpi Terang • 14 Jul 2026
Police Investigate Separate Deaths in Nagaon and Guwahati
Assam police are investigating a child's death in Nagaon after a woman was detained and the separate hanging death of a 22-year-old woman in Guwahati.
Timungpi Terang • 14 Jul 2026
Police Launch Nationwide Manhunt for Accused Shillong Rapist
Meghalaya Police issued a nationwide lookout for a student accused of raping a minor and exploiting multiple women after social media sparked outrage.
Walrik Marak • 14 Jul 2026
East Khasi Hills Police Probe Tourist Vandalism, Teen Death, and Sexual Misconduct Claims
Police in East Khasi Hills are investigating a string of incidents including tourist vandalism, the death of a teen girl, and sexual exploitation claims.
Walrik Marak • 14 Jul 2026
Assam Husband Arrested Following Wife's Suspicious Death
Police arrested Mrityunjay Das after his wife, Champa Das, was found dead in their Silchar home. Authorities are currently investigating the incident.
Bibar Daimary • 14 Jul 2026
Mizoram Police Burn Millions in Seized Drugs Amidst Major Trafficking Crackdown
Mizoram authorities destroyed Rs 70.70 lakh in seized narcotics in Serchhip as police reported 312 arrests and Rs 414.66 crore in seizures during 2026.
Chawngthu Fanai • 14 Jul 2026
Police Seize 50kg of Opium After Highway Chase in Manipur
Police recovered 49.5 kg of suspected opium from an abandoned SUV in Senapati after the driver fled a security checkpoint on National Highway-2.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 13 Jul 2026
