34/2024-2025
In a tireless and persistent pursuance to detect theft and burglaries committed within Aizawl PS jurisdiction, on 11.04.2024, one accused Vohbik Malsawmdawngzela (23) s/o Lalrintluanga, Darlung P/A Zemabawk, Aizawl was arrested by Aizawl PS plain clothe staffs on the ground of suspicion in connection with one burglary case occurred at Electric veng, Aizawl.
He was subsequently remanded into Police custody for a period of 72 Hrs for further interrogation. After thorough interrogation, the said accused admitted his involvement in the following cases:-
AIZAWL PS JURISDICTION
1. Aizawl PS C/No. 119/24 Dt.10.04.2024 u/s 454/380 IPC arising out of burglary of dwelling house belonging to Michael Lalmuankima Pachuau of Electric Veng, wherein unknown miscreant(s) had stolen stole Cash Rs.30,000/- and Bike Document (Smart Card) B/R No.MZ-01R-0217. The arrested Vohbik Malsawmdawngzela (23) s/o Lalrintluanga, Darlung P/A Zemabawk, Aizawl stated that he was behind the burglary. Hence, leading recovery of Rs.15, 000/- was also made from his house located at Zemabawk Dinthar.
2. Aizawl PS C/No. 128/24 Dt.13.04.2024 u/s 454/380 IPC: The arrested Vohbik Malsawmdawngzela (23) s/o Lalrintluanga, Darlung P/A Zemabawk, Aizawl also admitted to have burgled a house at Tuikhuahtlang by sneaking inside through an open door and stole Cash Rs.8,000/- with two pair of branded shoes i.e., Jordan 4 Fire Red v/o Rs.19, 995/- as well as Jordan 5 Alternate Grape v/o Rs.18, 995/-. The stolen money was spent by him in buying drugs (heroin) while the shoes were kept by him in his house. Accordingly, his house located at Zemabawk was raided and recovery of the stolen pairs of shoes was made.
BAWNGKAWN PS JURISDICTION
1. Bawngkawn PS C/No.107/24 Dt.28.03.2024 u/s 454/380 IPC arising out of burglary of the house of Melody Runremsangi of Bawngkawn, Upper Venglai wherein unknown miscreant(s) stole Cash Rs.6,000/- and a number of Gold jewelry like necklace (1 No.), earrings (5 Nos.) total worth Rs.53,000/-. The arrested Vohbik Malsawmdawngzela (23) s/o Lalrintluanga, Darlung P/A Zemabawk, Aizawl stated that he burgled one house at Bawngkawn during day time by break opening the door lock and stole Cash and Golden jewelry. Subsequent search of his house yielded recovery of 1 no. of Gold jewelry necklace and 5 nos. earrings.
2. Bawngkawn PS C/No.722/23 Dt.26.11.2023 u/s 454/380 IPC arising out of burglary of a dwelling house located at Zemabawk Middle School Veng wherein unknown miscreant(s) stole Cash Rs.5, 00,000/- (five lakh). The arrested Vohbik Malsawmdawngzela (23) s/o Lalrintluanga, Darlung P/A Zemabawk, Aizawl stated that he barged into a house after opening the door lock (the key was kept under a doormat) and stole Cash Rs.5,00,000/- (five) lakh. Afterwards he bought a FZ 250 CC Yamaha motorcycle from the stolen booty. In due course, he also sold off the motorcycle procured from the proceeds of the crime to one unknown person through social media "Buy and Sell" group. Efforts are made to locate the buyer.
3. Bawngkawn PS C/No.1/24 Dt.1.01.2024 u/s 457/380 IPC arising out of burglary of the house of K. Lalnunthara of Falkland wherein unknown miscreant(s) stole Cash Rs.3.4 Lakh. The arrested Vohbik Malsawmdawngzela (23) s/o Lalrintluanga, Darlung P/A Zemabawk, Aizawl stated that during the month of January, 2024 he stole Cash Rs.3.4 Lakhs from a dwelling house located at Falkland after break opening the door lock. Here also he spent off all the stolen money in buying drugs and spending night with friends.
The arrested Vohbik Malsawmdawngzela (23) s/o Lalrintluanga, Darlung P/A Zemabawk, Aizawl further admitted that during the month of April 2024, he burgled one house at Falkland Chite Road by break opening the door lock and stole Cash Rs.5,000/-. Bawngkawn PS has been informed to take follow up action in this regard.
He also admitted that during month of March, 2024, he barged into one house at Laipuitlang by break opening the door lock and as he found nothing valuable inside so left bare handed. Bawngkawn PS has been informed to take follow up action in this regard.
KULIKAWN PS JURISDICTION
1. Kulikawn PS C/No.27/24 Dt. 18.03.2024 u/s 454/380 IPC arising out of burglary of the house of LR Hmangaihzuala of Thakthing Veng wherein unknown miscreant(s) stole Cash Rs. 1,000/-, Knife worth Rs. 1,500/- and Cigarettes worth Rs. 1,000/-. The arrested Vohbik Malsawmdawngzela (23) s/o Lalrintluanga, Darlung P/A Zemabawk, Aizawl stated that he burgled the said house in question by break opening the door lock and stole Cash, and a Knife.
Foreign currencies and coins were also seized from the house of the said Vohbik Malsawmdawngzela (23) s/o Lalrintluanga, Darlung P/A Zemabawk, Aizawl which according to him was the proceed of heists committed by him from Kulikawn and Laipuitlang area in different ccasion during this year and since he failed to exchange the currency and the coins with INR he kept it in his house. No such matter is found to have been reported either at Kulikawn or at Aizawl. As such he is being taken to the sites for identification of the place of occurrence, etc.
