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Title: Two Arrested in Royal Enfield Theft Case in Shillong; Investigation Reveals Suspected Bike-Smuggling Link to Bangladesh
Press Release Number:
EKH/DCRB/Press-Release/2026/526-A
Description:
On 4th October, 2026, a complaint was received at Lumdiengjri PS that one Royal Enfield Hunter 350 (Graphite Grey) bearing registration No. ML-05-AF-7596 was stolen from Riatsamthiah Block-II. Accordingly, a case was registered vide Lumdiengjri PS C/No. 136/2026 U/S 305(b) BNS and investigation was taken up.
During the course of investigation and based on the evidence gathered, on 7th October, 2026, Shri Shabamutlang Syiemlieh (23 yrs), R/o Mawpun, Golflink, Shillong was apprehended. On interrogation, he disclosed the involvement of the principal accused. Based on his disclosure and subsequent investigation, principal accused Shri Cornelius Mukhim (20 yrs), R/o Mawlai Mawroh, Shillong was also arrested. During interrogation, the accused persons confessed that stolen bikes are being smuggled to Bangladesh.
Further investigation is underway to identify other persons involved and to uncover the larger network involved
During the course of investigation and based on the evidence gathered, on 7th October, 2026, Shri Shabamutlang Syiemlieh (23 yrs), R/o Mawpun, Golflink, Shillong was apprehended. On interrogation, he disclosed the involvement of the principal accused. Based on his disclosure and subsequent investigation, principal accused Shri Cornelius Mukhim (20 yrs), R/o Mawlai Mawroh, Shillong was also arrested. During interrogation, the accused persons confessed that stolen bikes are being smuggled to Bangladesh.
Further investigation is underway to identify other persons involved and to uncover the larger network involved
Released Date:
08 Oct 2026
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