Shillong,July 17: Police arrested two persons identified as Kenny Kharmujat (24) and Subroto Baidya (32) for snatching a gold ornament at Polo, on July 16
The accused are residents of Lumshyiap, Nongmensong.
They snatched the gold item from an unidentified person, suspected to be a drug user, and fled towards Police Bazar via Jail Road.
Following up on the information, a police team led by SI I Warjri, accompanied by UBC/AD Sangma and personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), pursued and apprehended the suspects near the Kim Hyundai showroom, Golflinks around 11:45 pm.
A gold pendant was recovered from Kenny.
The SP ( city), H Kharkongor on Thursday appealed to citizens who may have recently been subjected to theft or lost gold ornaments under suspicious circumstances to come forward and file a formal complaint at the Sadar police station.
“This will enable the police to take appropriate action and facilitate the return of the recovered gold pendant to its rightful owner,” he added.
“East Khasi Hills police remains committed to swift, fair, and transparent enforcement of the law and urge citizens to assist in ensuring justice is delivered,” he said.
