In a major breakthrough, Kohima Police has cracked a series of high-profile burglary cases, including the sensational theft of nearly ₹1 crore from the Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) Office earlier this month. The accused, identified as Kekietuo, a resident of Kohima, has been arrested and has confessed to 11 major burglaries across the city since August 2023.
Briefing the media personnel at the Office of Superintendent of Police, Kohima on 21st June 2025, Additional SP and PRO of Kohima Police, K Soriso Quinker NPS said Special Investigation Team (SIT) was constituted to probe the high-stakes KMC Office burglary that occurred on 3rd June 2025. The team, using a blend of advanced forensic tools, digital surveillance, and human intelligence, worked round the clock for over two weeks to track down the perpetrator.
According to Kohima Police, suspicious spending patterns by the accused following the KMC incident provided a crucial lead. Subsequent investigation and surveillance led to the arrest of Kekietuo, who, during interrogation, admitted to committing a string of burglaries amounting to an estimated ₹1.5 crore.
List of Major Burglaries Confessed by the Accused:
|
Sl. No |
Case Reference |
Date |
Location |
Estimated Loss |
|
1 |
North PS C/No. 0040/23 |
14/08/23 |
Baptist College, Kohima |
₹45,00,000 |
|
2 |
North PS C/No. 0009/24 |
27/01/24 |
D. Khel, Kohima Village |
₹22,50,000 |
|
3 |
North PS V/No. 0038/24 |
11/04/24 |
Oriental College, Kohima |
₹35,000 |
|
4 |
North PS C/No. 0055/24 |
02/07/24 |
Kohima College |
₹3,00,000 |
|
5 |
North PS C/No. 0076/24 |
13/11/24 |
Nexa Showroom, Meriema |
₹38,000 |
|
6 |
North PS C/No. 0078/24 |
29/11/24 |
Vuto Motors, Kikha Colony |
₹4,59,700 |
|
7 |
North PS C/No. 0004/25 |
03/02/25 |
North Treasury, Kohima |
₹1,80,000 |
|
8 |
North PS C/No. 0017/25 |
24/03/25 |
Entrepreneurs Development Agency, Kohima |
₹10,83,941 |
|
9 |
South PS C/No. 0006/25 |
08/05/25 |
BOC, Mato Complex, PR Hill |
₹69,000 |
|
10 |
North PS C/No. 0028/25 |
01/06/25 |
Okusa Toyota, Kohima |
₹2,13,150 |
|
11 |
North PS C/No. 0029/25 |
03/06/25 |
KMC Office |
₹95,00,000 |
According to the Additional SP, efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen money, especially the large sum stolen from the KMC Office. Searches based on the accused’s statements are currently underway, and police suspect there may be additional unreported cases linked to the accused.
Through a press statement, Superintendent of Police, Kohima, Teisovise Metha NPS lauded the tireless efforts of the investigation team. “This success is a testament to the skill and commitment of our personnel. Our team combined cutting-edge forensic analysis with traditional investigation methods to bring the accused to justice. Kohima Police remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of our citizens,” the SP stated.
Kekietuo is currently in police custody, with formal charges being prepared for prosecution.
Narcotics Theft Case Also Solved
In a separate case, Kohima Police has also arrested the main suspect in the theft of heroin from the Malkhana (evidence storage) of the Prosecution Inspector’s Court. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of 22nd March 2025, involved the theft of 45 soap cases containing approximately 675 grams of suspected heroin—evidence in pending court cases.
The arrest of Kevichutuo Cüze (28) on 13th June 2025, marks a major step forward in this high-priority case. Cüze has been remanded to judicial custody while investigations continue.
Kohima Police expressed gratitude to the citizens and organizations that supported the investigations and reiterated its dedication to maintaining law and order in the city.
(DPRO Kohima)
