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Police nab three Assam men in Meghalaya motorcycle theft sting

Meghalaya police arrested three men from Assam after locals helped trap them with three suspected stolen motorcycles. One suspect remains at large.

Walrik Marak • 28 Aug 2026

Jorhat Man Accused of Stealing 50 Lakh in Family Heist

A Jorhat man allegedly stole 50 lakh in cash and gold from his family home, implicating three others in a conspiracy to fund gifts for a female friend.

Timungpi Terang • 26 Aug 2026

Police hunt suspects after massive areca nut theft in Assam

Rupahihat police are hunting a mastermind after thieves stole 57.42 quintals of areca nuts worth Rs 37 lakh in a high-stakes hijacking operation.

Bibar Daimary • 25 Aug 2026

Thief Steals iPhones from Shillong Paying Guest House

Police are hunting a man caught on camera stealing two iPhones from a Shillong paying guest house early Monday morning.

Walrik Marak • 25 Aug 2026

West Agartala Police Recover 26 Stolen Mobile Phones

West Agartala police successfully tracked and returned 26 missing mobile phones to their owners after a formal verification process concluded on Monday.

Ayan Debbarma • 24 Aug 2026

Diesel Thieves Strike Nagaon as Residents Demand Action

Thieves drained 140 litres of fuel from a dumper in Assam's Rangaloo district, sparking community outrage over a wave of local criminal activity.

Timungpi Terang • 23 Aug 2026

Nagaon Police Recover Stolen Jewelry and Arrest Suspect

Juria police arrested Tayebur Rahman for possession of stolen gold and silver items. The suspect faces ongoing interrogation regarding past crimes.

Bibar Daimary • 23 Aug 2026

Thieves Loot Gold and Cash From Silchar Home

Burglars ransacked a Silchar residence on August 18, stealing gold and cash. Police are investigating the break-in at Sridhar Lane.

Timungpi Terang • 19 Aug 2026

Thief falls asleep after stealing gas cylinder in Tripura

A Tripura man was caught red-handed after he stole a gas cylinder and fell asleep on the job. Neighbors handed him over to police early Monday morning.

Ayan Debbarma • 17 Aug 2026

Police Hunt Thieves Who Stole Independence Day Flags in Assam

Assam authorities are investigating the theft of two national flags and bamboo poles from local government buildings during Independence Day celebrations.

Timungpi Terang • 15 Aug 2026

East Khasi Hills Officials Target Root Causes of Rising Petty Crime

East Khasi Hills officials are teaming up with social groups to fight a surge in petty theft, moving beyond standard police enforcement.

NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026

Wave of Thefts and Fraud Sweeps Shillong and Beyond

Thieves and scammers are targeting residents across Shillong and Meghalaya, leaving locals with stolen vehicles, electronics, and empty bank accounts.

Walrik Marak • 9 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

Thieves and Scammers Hit Shillong in Recent Crime Spree

Police investigate a string of vehicle thefts, online scams, and break-ins across Shillong and surrounding areas reported between July 18 and 22.

Walrik Marak • 2 Aug 2026

Thieves Target Flood-Hit Sivasagar Family, Steal Wedding Gold and Medical Cash

Burglars looted a Sivasagar family of their wedding gold and surgery funds after severe floods destroyed their home and livelihood.

Bibar Daimary • 1 Aug 2026

Guwahati Police Arrest Six in Rental Car Theft Ring

Police recovered a stolen rental car and arrested six men for a plot to sell the vehicle in Nagaland. The suspects face charges under the new BNS code.

Bibar Daimary • 29 Jul 2026

Itanagar Police Bust Theft Ring and Recover 11 Motorcycles

Itanagar police arrested six people and recovered 11 stolen bikes in Nirjuli. Officials are now working to return the vehicles to their rightful owners.

Tani M • 28 Jul 2026