Dimapur police arrest one person in the robbery of Shillong businessman Danny Thankyou, while two accused remain absconding
DIMAPUR — Dimapur police have arrested one person in connection with a robbery near Town Hall, Dimapur, on September 18, while two other accused remain absconding.
The accused, identified as Imamul Hussian, 20, was apprehended at the Dimapur Railway Station foot overbridge on October 22. Police said he was allegedly under the influence of intoxicating substances at the time of his arrest.
According to a police officer, the other two accused have also been identified and are absconding. A search is underway to apprehend them, while further investigation is in progress.
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The officer said no belongings of the victim had been recovered from the arrested accused. He added that the accused were reportedly regular drug users and could not recall the exact amount allegedly robbed from the victim.
The incident occurred on September 18, when a Shillong-based businessman, Danny Thankyou, alleged that he was robbed after being followed by three persons while travelling towards the Naga Shopping Arcade (Supermarket) area. He had arrived at Blue Hill Station, Dimapur, at around 5:30 am.
According to Thankyou’s account, one of the three persons approached him from behind near Town Hall and covered his mouth with a cloth, causing him to lose consciousness.
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When he regained consciousness, his mobile phone and a bag containing identity documents and around INR 12,000 in cash were missing, he said.
Thankyou, who has been doing business in Dimapur for around three years, reportedly travels between Shillong and Dimapur to sell aluminium cookware at wholesale rates.