Echo of Arunachal

06/09/2025

Senior Transport Department Officer Arrested in Multi-Crore Luxury Vehicle Smuggling Racket

The District Transport Officer (DTO), Yajum Lombi, posted in Yupia (Papum Pare district), has been arrested from her Itanagar residence by the Capital Police on Friday. She is accused of facilitating fake registrations for luxury vehicles illegally smuggled into the state.

Earlier, a data entry operator from Palin in Kra Dadi district was also apprehended in connection with the same racket and remains in judicial custody.

The July-busted syndicate involved over 73 stolen luxury vehicles, valued at more than ₹30.5 crore, sourced from Delhi‑NCR and other parts of North India.

Among the seized vehicles: 27 Hyundai Cretas, 9 Toyota Fortuners, 5 Kia Seltos, along with high-end SUVs from Audi, Ford, Mahindra, Maruti, and others—all blacklisted and tied to FIRs in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and multiple regions.

Investigations exposed that brokers tampered with engine and chassis numbers and used forged documents to secure fake registrations before the vehicles were sold at discounted rates across Arunachal Pradesh.

Authorities say this is the largest-ever single-station recovery of stolen vehicles in India.

The police have now extended their probe to explore potential international money trails and digital transaction networks linked to the cartel.

06/09/2025

All Arunachal Pradesh Worker Welfare Society Holds Press Conference, Highlights 8-Point Charter of Demands

06/09/2025

The Paralympic Association of Arunachal held the Annual General Meeting-cum-Election 2025-29 in the presence of the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) Observer Mr. Chandan Roy Choudhury at Waii International Hotel, Itanagar.

06/09/2025

Awareness activities under SANKALP HEW held

Awareness activities under SANKALP HEW held

06/09/2025

Mizoram CM makes maiden visit to Ziro Valley

Mizoram CM makes maiden visit to Ziro Valley

06/09/2025

TRIHMS, NERIST sign MoU to advance academic & research collaboration

TRIHMS, NERIST sign MoU to advance academic & research collaboration

06/09/2025

IFCSAP strongly resents delay in framing ‘APFRA Rules’ NPP calls for repeal of APFRA 1978

IFCSAP strongly resents delay in framing ‘APFRA Rules’ NPP calls for repeal of APFRA 1978

06/09/2025

Teachers are true nation-builders, shaping young minds and the very destiny of our society: Parnaik

Teachers are true nation-builders, shaping young minds and the very destiny of our society: Parnaik

05/09/2025

On 23 August 2025, a Maruti Alto (Reg. No. AR01L-9258) was reported stolen from near Tarajully Railway Station, leading to the registration of Case No. 79/25 under Section 303 BNS at Papu Hills Police Station.

Following intensive investigation through technical surveillance and field intelligence, the accused, identified as Likha Taring (29), son of Likha Tem, a resident of Pachin Colony, Naharlagun, was traced to Medo in Lohit District.

On 3 September 2025, a team led by SI P.K. Riram, assisted by Constable Pappu Halder and Lohit Police, apprehended the accused after a dramatic chase through a tea estate under Medo Circle. The stolen Maruti Alto was recovered from his possession.

During interrogation, Taring confessed to stealing another vehicle from Itanagar. Acting on this lead, a team headed by Inspector Torun Mai, OC Papu Hills PS, along with SI P.K. Riram, ASI G. Gadi, and Head Constable T. Sikom, recovered another stolen Maruti Alto (Reg. No. AS12M-6671) from Harmutty, Assam, on 4 September 2025.

The accused has been produced before the Court, while further investigation is ongoing to determine his involvement in other vehicle thefts.

04/09/2025

Itanagar hosts North East Region Ministers’ Conference on Civil Aviation along with the 3rd North East Aviation Summit, spotlighting enhanced regional connectivity and aviation development across the North East

04/09/2025

A six-member team from Arunachal Pradesh has returned victorious after successfully summiting Mount Kang Yatse-II, a 6,250-meter peak located in Ladakh.

The expedition, led by experienced Everester Tagit Sorang, marks another proud chapter in the state’s mountaineering achievements. The climbers were greeted with warmth and admiration upon their arrival in Itanagar, where family, friends, and supporters gathered to celebrate their remarkable feat.

This achievement reflects not only the team’s resilience and passion for adventure but also Arunachal Pradesh’s growing prominence in the field of mountaineering. Their accomplishment stands as a powerful inspiration for aspiring adventurers, proving that with dedication and teamwork, even the most challenging peaks can be conquered.

04/09/2025

Youth Conclave on ‘Citizen Duties’ held at RGU

Youth Conclave on ‘Citizen Duties’ held at RGU