Sikkim Police Arrested accused in Theft Case; Stolen Gold, Cash, and Tablet Recovered

Sikkim Police Arrested accused in Theft Case; Stolen Gold, Cash, and Tablet Recovered

In a significant breakthrough in connection with Sadar Police Station Case FIR No. 117/2025 dated August 24, 2025, under Sections 305(a)/331(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Sikkim Police have arrested one accused from West Bengal.

The accused, identified as A****** Tamang (29), son of Late B**** Tamang and a resident of Nandugaon in Namchi District, was apprehended on August 28, 2025, from Pradhan Nagar, Siliguri, following a meticulously planned operation.

During the arrest, police recovered stolen gold ornaments, ₹80,500 in cash, and a stolen tablet device from his possession. The seized items were documented and secured in the presence of independent witnesses, adhering to all legal procedures.
The accused is currently in police custody, and further investigation into the case is underway.

The arrest was carried out by the investigating team comprising:
1) PI Anil Subba
2) SI KB Chettri
3) Nk Thupden Bhutia
4) Nk Deepesh Bhujel