DIMAPUR, MAY 26 (MExN): Two employees of the Nagaland Geology and Mining Department have been arrested by the Police in Sanis, Wokha for illegal money collection from vehicles.
A press release from the PRO, Nagaland Police PHQ informed that a written complaint was received from Lankonsen Tsanglao, NCS, ADC HQ, Wokha, stating that the Wokha District Inspection Team, while conducting inspection for illegal check gate detected two persons issuing transit pass/challan in contravention to the government’s order.
The persons have been identified as Benthungo Tongoe and Temsumanen Jamir, both employees of the Nagaland Geology and Mining Department, informed the police.
Sanis Police Station registered a case based on the FIR and arrested the duo. Rs 20,900 collected from 4 vehicles along with blank challans and a register were also seized from their possession, informed the police. It added that further investigation is underway.
The Nagaland Police has once again informed the public that, in addition to the existing general helpline number of 112, dedicated mobile numbers and email ID have been placed at the Control Room for receiving any complaints/information regarding illegal collection of money from vehicles at any check gate or at any other location in the State or the presence of any unauthorized persons at the check gates. These numbers are 8798881978, 8798881979 and email ID: PCRillegalcollection@gmail.com.
The public may contact also Nagaland Police officers whose mobile numbers are available in the 'Call Your Cop' mobile app. The information can also be shared with Nagaland Police via voice call, WhatsApp, text message, E-mail and so on. The confidentiality of all persons reporting such complaint shall be maintained, if so desired.
Nagaland Police has encouraged the general public to combat the menace jointly by providing specific information accompanied by photographic and video-graphic evidence regarding illegal collection of money or presence of any unauthorized persons at the check gates.
