07/10/2025
PRESS RELEASE
MYSTERIOUS DEATH SOLVED โ ABSCONDING ACCUSED ARRESTED AFTER PROLONGED INTERSTATE OPERATION
Chimpu PS Case No. 69/2025 u/s 103(1)/238(a) BNS
On 23/09/2025 at 1818 hrs, Chimpu Police received information through the ERSS Control Room regarding a suspected dead body at Chimpu-I, near Power House. On arrival, police discovered a highly decomposed female body buried beneath the kitchen floor of a bamboo-thatched rented house belonging to one Kamal Pradhan (65 yrs).
The deceased was identified by her son as a female aged around 55โ60 years who had been missing for several days. The suspect had absconded before the recovery of the body, making the case initially blind, with no eyewitnesses, photograph, valid ID, or verified address of the accused.
A case was registered as Chimpu PS Case No. 69/2025 u/s 103(1)/238(a) BNS, and SI Tate Nabam was endorsed as the Investigating Officer. Under the supervision of Shri Jummar Basar, APPS, SP Capital, and overall command of DySP Kengo Dirchi, SDPO Itanagar, police launched a multi-pronged investigation combining field operations, intelligence gathering, and technical surveillance.
Teams were deployed across Hollongi, Satrang Nepali Basti, Tangya, Rangajan, and adjoining border villages. Local informants, Gaon Burahs, and Transport Union leaders were engaged to generate leads. Continuous coordination was maintained with Assam Police through Gingia and Balichang Police Stations (Biswanath District, Assam).
On the basis of credible inputs, on 06/10/2025, a special team led by DySP Kengo Dirchi, along with OC Chimpu Inspector Neeraj Nishant, SI Tate Nabam, HC Marge Lona, and Ct Jayanta Baruah, conducted a pre-dawn raid at the house of Kogen Das at Majuli Pathar, Assam, and successfully apprehended the absconding accused Kamal Pradhan (63 yrs), S/o Lt. Prem Pradhan, resident of Majuli Village, Balichang PS, Biswanath District, Assam.
The arrest within two weeks of the recovery of the body marks a major breakthrough, reflecting the persistence, teamwork, and inter-state coordination of the Capital Police in solving a blind and sensitive case.
The accused is presently in police custody for sustained interrogation. DNA, viscera, and FSL reports are awaited to establish the forensic linkage and cause of death.
The Capital Police appeals to all citizens to conduct proper tenant verification and promptly report suspicious activities to their nearest police station.
Vigilant community cooperation remains vital to ensuring a safe and secure Capital Region.
