29/08/2025
Teenager Shot in Naharlagun, Accused Surrenders to Police
NAHARLAGUN, Aug 29: A 13-year-old boy, Master Andhreaus Enduwar, sustained a gunshot injury near Sapna Engineering Garage, Model Village, Naharlagun, on August 27. The incident occurred around 10:15 a.m. when the accused, identified as Jiten Siyum (35), suddenly opened fire while his Mahindra Xylo (AS-16B-1999) was being repaired at the garage.
The victim, who had come to meet his cousin working as a mechanic at the garage, was shot on the hip but is now in stable condition and has been discharged from TRIHMS Hospital.
Following the incident, Naharlagun Police registered a case (NLG/PS/Case No. 115/25 U/S 117(3)/118(2) BNS r/w Sec. 25(1)(B)(a)/27(1) Arms Act). During the investigation, police seized the vehicle, a revolver with ammunition, a holster, and the bullet recovered during surgery. Statements of eyewitnesses were also recorded.
The accused initially helped shift the victim to hospital but later absconded, prompting extensive search operations in Naharlagun, Itanagar, and Upper Subansiri in coordination with Daporijo Police. On August 29, around 3:00 p.m., Jiten Siyum surrendered before Naharlagun Police, leading to his arrest and recovery of the weapon used in the crime.
Superintendent of Police, ICR Naharlagun, appealed to the public to treat crime as beyond community lines, reiterating that the police remain committed to delivering justice.
