SHILLONG, JAN 9: Police busted a gang of robbers and arrested three of its members which include a minor. According to police the gang was actively operating in Upper Shillong and involved in a number of lootings and robbery cases on December last year at Lum Shyllong and Shillong Peak road.
Acting on several complaints received from victims, the special cell of SP’s office along with Laban police station swung into action and identified the culprits, East Khasi Hills SP M Kharkrang said.
Two hardcore criminals namely Andy Lamin, Nima Lama and 1(one) minor have been arrested, Kharkhrang said while informing that the police are still on a manhunt to arrest another member of the gang identified as Rencious Kharkongor, who is still absconding.
Kharkhrang said on December 6, one Wanlambok Kharkongor of Poomlakrai Mawbynna was returning home in his scooty when he was stopped by some persons on the road towards Shillong Peak and snatched his belongings including mobiles and cash Rs 32,000.
Again on December 25, one Pherbok Wahlang of Langkyrdieng(Nongmynsong) who was with two acquaintance at Lum Shillong was attacked by four persons and assaulted them. They then robbed all their mobiles, cash and a Pulsar Motorbike.
The bike was then used by the criminals in attempted robbery outside the main branch, SBI Police Bazar on December 25 by trying to snatch the bag of a person coming out of the bank but failed,, Kharkrang informed.
According to him, their involvement in other similar cases is also being ascertained. He said as they (accused) are involved in a number of unreported cases, it is also requested that those who have not submitted FIR against them may do so at the earliest convenience.- By Our Reporter
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