Sri Vijaya Puram, Mar 02: The North & Middle Andaman Police once again uphelds their unwavering dedication to justice demonstrating the determination in ensuring swift and decisive action against offenders.
On 28/02/2025, in a landmark judgment, the Special Judge (POCSO) Mr. Subhajit Basu has sentenced the accused in a POCSO case, Crime No. 41/2023, of PS Baratang to 20 years of Rigorous Imprisonment along with a fine of Rs.20,000/-.
This significant achievement was the result of the relentless pursuit of justice and meticulous investigation by SI Silpa Dutta, the Investigation Officer, and SI Surjit Bhattacharjee, SHO, PS Baratang. Their dedication, professionalism, and tireless efforts played a crucial role in securing justice for the victim and ensuring that the accused was held accountable for his crimes.
The henious crime involved the victim who was a full-blooded younger sister of the accused being sexually assaulted by him. The victim resided with him in their parental home—a place where she should have been safe and protected. However, in a grave betrayal of familial values and trust, she was subjected to multiple aggravated sexual assaults by her own elder brother. On 13/12/2023, upon receiving the victim’s complaint, a case was registered at PS Baratang U/s 5(1)(n)/6/9(1)(n)/10 of the POCSO Act 2012, leading to swift legal action against the accused.
This landmark judgement serves as a strong and unequivocal warning that crimes against children will be met with the severest punishment under the law. The A&N Police upholds a zero-tolerance policy against such heinous offenses and remains steadfast in our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of society’s most vulnerable members.
The Andaman & Nicobar Police commend the exceptional investigative efforts of the officers involved and reaffirm our unwavering dedication to upholding the rule of law, delivering justice, and safeguarding the rights of all.
The general public is requested to pass and share any credible information pertaining to any crime or illegal activities to their nearest Police Station or over phone No.100, 112 & 03192-273344. The identity of the informers will be kept secret and will also be suitably rewarded.
PS Pahargaon Arrests Attempt-To-Murder Accused
Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 19: In adherence to its zero-tolerance policy against crime, Police Station Pahargaon has apprehended an individual involved in a brutal attempt-to-murder incident at Shiv Colony, Dollygunj.
On 17/01/2025, based on the complaint of Mrs. Pinki Biswas, a resident of Dollygunj, a criminal case has been registered at Police Station Pahargaon against her husband. As per the complaint, the couple had been facing ongoing family disputes and frequent altercations. On 16/01/2025, a heated argument escalated, during which her husband assaulted her brutally with a daav with the intension to kill her. The victim managed to escape and a PCR vehicle promptly reached the spot, took her to PHC Garacharma and from there she was referred to GB Pant Hospital for further course of treatment.
Upon receiving the complaint, an attempt-to-murder case has been immediately registered at PS Pahargaon and a dedicated team comprising of SI Jyothi and PCs L. Horo, S Banu, Sameer Kerketta was constituted under the supervision of Inspector Mohd Elias, SHO, PS Pahargaon. The team immediately swung into action, arrested accused namely Prabhash Mondal S/o Late Prohlad Mondal (56) yrs R/o Shiv Colony Dollygunj and also recovered the weapon involved in the assault.
The entire operation was took place under the supervision of Mr. Vikas, IPS, SDPO(SA) and the overall supervision of Mr. Manoj Kumar Meena, IPS, Sr. Superintendent of Police, South Andaman District.
The general public is requested to share information pertaining to any crime or other illegal activities to Police at 112, 03192-232100 & 03192-236641. The identity of the informant will be kept secret.
PS Ograbraj Arrests Offenders for Attacking On-Duty Forest Officials
Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 19: On the night of 16th January 2025, an alarming incident took place during a night patrolling operation in Port Mout, Brindaban RF – Block-1, Caddlegunj, when a team of forest officials, apprehended individuals engaged in illegal sawing down of a Padauk tree.
During the operation, one of the offenders, identified as Deepak Singh (known as Shilbu) attempted to resist arrest by wielding a machete which resulted in an injury to one of the forest workers. As the situation escalated Shilbu’s brother Ghan Shyam Singh (known as Deepu), who was armed with a machete arrived on the scene and verbally threatened the forest officials to kill them and demanded the release of his brother. In the ensuing chaos, the offenders managed to escape under the cover of darkness, taking advantage of the night hours.
In response to the seriousness of the attack and the threats posed to the government officials on duty, a formal complaint was lodged by Range Officer, Tushnabad with PS Ograbraj, leading to the registration of a case under relevant section of law at PS Ograbraj. Acting swiftly, a team consisting of ASI Ranjit Baroi, HCs Nelson Kumar Kindo & Bijoy Sarkar and PC Abubacker Siddique was quickly formed for the search and arrest of accused persons. On 17th January 2025, accused persons were apprehended and brought to PS Ograbraj for interrogation. The weapons used in the crime was recovered and seized. Later, arrested offenders were produced before the Hon’ble Court from where they were sent to Judicial Custody.
The entire operation was conducted under the leadership of SI Devanand Pathak, SHO PS Ograbraj under the command of Mr. Brij Mohan Meena, DANIPS, SDPO Bambooflat and overall supervision of Mr. Manoj Kumar Meena, IPS, Sr. Superintendent of Police, South Andaman District.
The general public is urged to play an active role in maintaining law and order by promptly reporting any instances of crime or illegal activities to police at 100, 112 & 03192-236641. The identity of the informant will be kept secret.
PS Pahargaon Police Arrests Main Supplier of Ganja in NDPS Case from Tamil Nadu
Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov 18: The Pahargaon Police Station under leadership of Inspr. Mohd Elias, SHO PS Pahargaon, has achieved a significant breakthrough in its investigation of an NDPS Act case registered on 28.10.2024. The case pertains to the seizure of 2.075 kg of illicit Ganja and the arrest of five individuals involved in the illegal drug trade.
Initially On 28/10/2024, upon receipt of credible information, a raid was conducted at Jodakilan by team of PS Pahargaon led by Insp Mohd Elias, SHO PS Pahargaon that resulted in arrest of 03 accused persons and seizure of around 1.775 kgs of Illicit Ganja. Based on the raid, a case was registered at PS Pahargaon and an investigation was initiated. During investigation additional 300 gms of illicit Ganja was recovered from the arrested accused persons. A deeper detailed interrogation revealed names of 02 more accused persons, who were responsible in procuring, transporting and importing the Illicit Ganja from the mainland. The same persons were traced and arrested.
During the course of the investigation, it was revealed that one of the accused Vinith Kumar had been working in close collaboration with another individual R. Vijaya Kumar, a resident of Koilambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, who was the main supplier in this chain of supply and distribution of the illicit Ganja. Acting on this information, a police team comprising Sub-Inspector Manish Narayan and ASI B. Semaiah from Pahargaon Police Station was deputed to Tamil Nadu to locate and apprehend the accused.
After thorough efforts, the police team successfully arrested R. Vijaya Kumar on November 14, 2024, in Chennai. He was subsequently produced before the JMFC-II Court in Alandur, Chennai, where a transit remand was obtained. The accused was brought to Port Blair on November 15, 2024, and presented before the Court of Special Judge (NDPS) in Port Blair, which granted police custody for further investigation.
This arrest highlights the commitment of the PS Pahargaon in curbing the menace of drug trafficking and ensuring the safety and security of the region. The accused is currently in police custody, and further investigation into the case is underway.
The entire raid was conducted under the supervision of Miss Anushtha Kalia, IPS, SDPO (SA), and the overall supervision of Mrs. Niharika Bhatt, IPS, SP(D), South Andaman.
The general public is requested to share information pertaining to any crime or other illegal activities to Police at 112, 03192-232100 & 03192-236641. The identity of the informant will be kept secret.
One Arrested by PS Aberdeen for Theft of Mobile Phone
Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov 13: The team of Police Station Aberdeen has arrested a thief for stealing a mobile phone from G.B Pant Hospital. On 12.11.2024, an FIR was registered on a written complaint received at Police Station Aberdeen from a driver of GB Pant Hospital regarding stealing of his Mobile phone from the driver’s room at G.B Pant Hospital by an unknown person.
After the registration of FIR, extensive efforts were made by a dedicated team of PS Aberdeen led by Insp. Vishal Ram, SHO PS Aberdeen, comprising of SI Samiran Mridha, Head Constable Jiju, Constables Jayraj, Mohd Rafique, Surender Singh Yadav and K. Jagdish Babu to locate the mobile phone as well as accused by analyzing numerous CCTV cameras, leading to arrest of accused person and recovery of stolen mobile phone.
The entire investigation took place under the guidance of Ms. Anushtha Kalia, IPS, SDPO South Andaman and overall supervision of Smt. Niharika Bhatt, IPS, Superintendent of Police, South Andaman District.
The general public is requested to share information pertaining to any crime or other illegal activities to Police at 112, 03192-232100, 03192-236641& 03192-232400. The identity of the informant will be kept secret.
PS Kadamtala Swiftly Solve Case of Unnatural Death; Accused Son Arrested
Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov 10: In a swift investigation, PS Kadamtala has solved an unnatural death case of Sunil Gomasta, S/o Late Amulya Gomasta, 50 yrs, R/o Bhakta Road, Kadamtala.
On 07/11/2024, PS Kadamtala received information that Sunil Gomasta had been found dead in his house. A case of unnatural death under Section 194 of BNSS was registered at PS Kadamtala based on a complaint from Mr. Tushar Suvra Gomasta, son of the deceased Sunil Gomasta, R/o Bhakta Road, Kadamtala, who reported that his father’s body was lying dead in his house. The investigation was assigned to ASI Buddhiswar Haldar of PS Kadamtala.
During the investigation, on 08/11/2024, a post-mortem examination was conducted at PHC Kadamtala. The doctor concluded that the cause of death was blood loss resulting from high-energy blunt trauma.
Acting on the doctor’s opinion and the report submitted by the investigating officer, PS Kadamtala registered a murder case under relevant sections of BNS, 2023. The investigation was promptly undertaken by SI P.M. Krishna Kumar, SHO of PS Kadamtala. As the investigation progressed, focus turned to Tushar Gomasta, son of the deceased, aged 31, a private auto driver residing on Bhakta Road. Following extensive interrogation, Tushar confessed that on the evening of 06/11/2024, he found his father lying intoxicated on the road. When he attempted to wake him, his father began abusing him. In response, he struck his father’s right leg below the knee with a heavy wooden baton 3–4 times and threw the baton in nearby roadside bushes. He then took his injured father home, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The accused was subsequently arrested, and the weapon used in the offense was seized. He will be presented before the Hon’ble Court at Mayabunder on 10/11/2024. The investigation is in progress.
The investigation of the case is conducted under the guidance of Mr. Rahul L. Nair, IPS, SDPO Rangat, and the overall supervision of Ms. Geetanjali Khandelwal, IPS, SP (D), N&MA.
The general public is requested to pass and share any credible information to their nearest Police Station or over phone No.100, 112 & 03192-273344. Their identity will be kept secretly and they will be suitability rewarded for their brave act.
Nicobar Police Strike against Illicit Liquor Operations, 920 Ltrs. of Lahan Destroyed
Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov 07: In a decisive action against illicit liquor manufacturing and distribution, the beat police team from Police Station Car Nicobar, led by Sub-Inspector J. R. Krishna, Head Constable S.S Randhawa, Constables Annie and Prakash, conducted two successful excise raids on 06/11/2024 at Malacca Village.
During the raids, a total of 920 liters of Lahan (fermented wash used in illicit liquor production) was recovered and destroyed on-site under video and photographic documentation. Additionally, 4 liters of illicit liquor was seized, and two individuals Emmanuel, S/o Late Mr. Fred, 46 yrs and Samson, S/o Sh. Solomon, 33 Yrs, both resident of Malacca Village were arrested and two excise cases have been registered at PS Car Nicobar and are being investigated.
Nicobar District Police reiterate their commitment to curbing illegal liquor activities in the region. The Nicobar Police call on all community members to be vigilant and proactive in reporting (100, 112, 265242, 9474290250) any suspicious or unusual activity, particularly in relation to the illegal production or sale of liquor. Their identity will remain confidential, and actionable information will be rewarded. Together, through active participation and awareness, we can make our community a safer place for everyone.
PS Crime & Economic Offence Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling: Seven Apprehend with Seizure of 83 Thousand Four Hundred Rupees in Cash
Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct 18: On October 17th, 2024, the team from the Police Station Crime & Economic Offence, led by Sub-Inspector Parvash, along with HC/Sanjay Kujur, PC/ N. Thangaraj, PC/Y. Srinivas Rao and PC/Rajendan executed a raid at Junglighat behind Shalini Hotel under the supervision of Inspector Girish Kumar, SHO PS C&EO. The operation was conducted in line with their unwavering commitment to combat illegal activities.
During the raid, the team apprehended several individuals engaged in gambling activities. Despite attempts by the gamblers to evade capture, the police team managed to apprehend all seven individuals involved. Upon searching the suspects, the team recovered a total of Rs. 83,400/- in cash, along with board money amounting to Rs. 73,420/- and Rs.9,980/- recovered from their personal search.
The individuals apprehended during the raid have been charged under Sections 5/7 of the Andaman and Nicobar Gambling Regulation 1951. This action underscores the Police Station Crime & Economic Offence dedication to upholding the law and ensuring the safety and security of the community.
The general public is requested to inform about any credible information pertaining to any kind of illegal activity on the following telephone numbers- 100, 232586, 233307, 9434280100. The identity of the informer will be kept secret.
Man Arrested in Matrimonial Fraud Case Involving Local Woman on Matrimonial App
Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct 13: In a distressing case of matrimonial fraud, SC Ali Harman has been arrested following allegations that he deceived a local woman for money. The complaint, lodged at PS Aberdeen, outlines a series of deceitful interactions that began on the Muzz App, a popular matrimony platform for individuals from Muslim communities.
According to the complainant, the accused befriended her on the app and lured her into a relationship with promises of marriage. The situation escalated during a visit to Port Blair, when he reportedly convinced her family to give him money, citing vague reasons for the urgent need for funds and managed to deceitfully receive an amount of around 3 lakhs Rupees. After leaving the Andaman Islands, Harman allegedly blocked both the complainant and her family on all communication platforms.
The investigation, led by Sub-Inspector Abhishek Haldar and assisted by HC Shiv Nath, both of PS Aberdeen, has uncovered substantial evidence against Harman. Bank transaction confirmed that he received money from the complainant. Further, substantial evidence has been recovered against the accused which corroborates his travel to and stay in A&N Islands.
The accused SC Ali Harman was arrested in Maharashtra and was brought to Port Blair. He was presented before the CJM Court, and he is presently under Judicial Custody Remand.
The entire investigation is being guided by Miss. Anushtha Kalia, IPS, Sub Divisional Police Officer, South Andaman and overall supervision of Mrs. Niharika Bhatt, IPS, Superintendent of Police, South Andaman District.
The South Andaman District Police urges citizens urging the public to remain vigilant and exercise caution when forming relationships online, emphasizing the risks associated with digital platforms and report any untoward incident on 112, 03192-232100, 03192-236641 & 03192-232400.
Theft Case at Kalighat Resolved Within Hours by Kalighat Police
Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct 08: On 07/10/2024, PS Kalighat received a complaint from Mr. Shadev Uraon, a resident of Kalighat, regarding the theft of a significant quantity of areca nuts from his property. Responding swiftly, the Kalighat Police registered an FIR under the relevant sections of the BNS-2023 and promptly launched a thorough investigation.
Acting swiftly, a team led by SI Ashok Kumar Baghel, SHO of PS Kalighat, and comprising ASI Mucheray Munda, PCs Irenious, and Hazrat Kumar, was quickly formed. By leveraging both manual efforts and technical surveillance, the team identified the suspect, Roni Biswas, S/o Mr. Nimai Biswas 24 yrs, R/o Nabagram, within hours. The suspect attempted to flee the district but was apprehended at Kadamtala, with the assistance of the PS Kadamtala police team, before escaping.
Following all legal formalities, the suspect was enquired in connection with the theft. During the enquiry, the accused confessed that he had committed the crime. Further, the stolen property has been recovered and the investigation of the case is in progress. The swift resolution of this case, within hours, highlights the dedication and efficiency of PS Kalighat in safeguarding the rights and property of its citizens.
The search operation and the investigation was conducted under the supervision of Mr. Ankesh Yadav, DANIPS, SDPO Diglipur and overall direction and supervision of Ms. Geetanjali Khandelwal, IPS, Superintendent of Police, North & Middle Andaman District.
The general public is requested to pass and share any credible information pertaining to any crime or illegal activities to their nearest police station or over phone No.100, 112 & 03192-273344. The identity of the informers will be kept secret and will also be suitably rewarded
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