KOHIMA, JANUARY 9 (MExN): In 2015, Kohima Police arrested 499 persons, and registered a total number of 352 cognizable cases from January to December in the district. This was informed today in a press note from the Sr Superintendent of Police, Kohima, Joseph Hesso.
Of the 499 persons arrested, Hesso informed that 466 are males while 33 are females. In addition, a total of 6 juveniles were also arrested in the year 2015 under various case connections.
The total number of cases registered against women was 50 out of which 24 are crime against women and 26 are crimes committed by women. Meanwhile, a total of 252 ILP defaulters were arrested during the year 2015 and were booked under section 3 and 4 of BEFR Act.
Out of the 352 cognizable cases registered in the state capital, 161 were reported cases while 191 were of self detected (suo-motu) cases by the Kohima district police. Shedding light on the status of these cases, Kohima Police informed that chargesheets have been produced for 290 cases; final reports made for 31 cases, and another 31 cases are pending investigation.
The Sr SP further highlighted the ‘top six’ cases out of the 191 suo-motu cases (self detected cases). This includes the recovery of 56 (fifty six) stolen vehicles worth about Rs. 2.79 crores. The case involved 25 vehicles which were reported stolen from other states.
He mentioned the seizure of 6708 kgs of Contraband Ganja worth about Rs. 3 crores in the national market and 900 grams of Oipum worth Rs. 27,000/- in the national market. Also making the ‘top six’ list was the seizure of various brands of Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) comprising of 36,847 bottles of various categories worth about Rs. 75 lakhs in the local market.
The Sr SP then highlighted the seizure of 1900 kgs of Gensing without valid permit and transit pass worth Rs. 57 lakhs in the local market; and seizure of various types of banned cough syrups and drugs worth Rs. 25, 70,300/- in the street market “3705 bottles (Approx) consisting of Roncodex, Codectuss and Phenyrex banned cough syrup /drugs and 2, 20,693 nos. of Spasmo Proxyvon and Nitrosun capsules.”
He then made mention of the seizure of 18 kilos of endangered Pangolin scales worth Rs. 12, 03,758/- in the national market.
The Sr SP meanwhile acknowledged the public for their support and asked for continued co-operation. “Inspite of our shortcomings and failures we acknowledged the support and guidance provided by the citizens and through this we would like to convey our special thanks to the citizens particularly those who have helped us in prevention and detection of crimes and criminals in the township,” he said.
He further requested citizens to come forward and “correct us so as to improve our working system.”
“We also assure that we will give our best this year too in providing security and safety to the citizens and their properties. Help us to serve you better,” he added.
