Kohima Police personnel from Sechü (Zubza) Police Station have arrested four habitual offenders involved in multiple theft cases spanning the last three years. The arrests were made on June 10, following a complaint lodged by a resident of Sechü (Zubza).

According to the complaint, since 2023, the accused had been systematically stealing scrap materials, automobile parts, engine components, batteries, and other valuable items from a business establishment located at the Old KMC dumping site. The estimated total value of the stolen property is approximately ₹4 lakh. In addition to these, the culprits are also involved in the pilferage of iron materials belonging to the NHIDCL, intended for use in the ongoing four-lane highway project at Zubza.

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The arrested individuals have been identified as Throngso Khiung Yim (28 years), PO/PS/Dist: Shamator, present address: Lower Bayavü, Kohima; Thoungaolou (21 years), PO/PS: Tadubi, District: Senapati, Manipur, Present Address: Kezekie Colony, Kohima; Khriesietuo Dzuvichü (25 years), PO/PS: North PS, District: Kohima, Present Address: DBS, Kohima; and Ruokuozhao Semou (20 years), PO/PS: Chiephobozou, District: Kohima, Nagaland, Present Address: Bayavü Colony, Kohima.

A regular case has been registered in connection with the incident, and further investigation is currently underway.