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SEPPA, Nov 29: In a significant breakthrough, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by SP East Kameng, Kamdam Sikom apprehended seven people in connection with the revenge murder of Deva Taku in Seppa. The incident, which occurred on October 30, this year, at Forest Colony, Type-III Seppa, initially perplexed authorities as the victim remained unidentified.
As per the police statement, Deva Taku, who was recently discharged from a murder case, unintentionally caused fatal injuries to late Tokpar Tana during a boxing class at Pakke Kessang. The deceased's release from jail had apparently fuelled a revenge plot by the family of late Tokpar Tana.
Promptly forming a special investigation team, SP Kamdam Sikom initiated a thorough inquiry, utilizing CCTV footage and the deceased's mobile phone records. The meticulous analysis revealed the involvement of one Maya Sangchoju, wife of Janu alias Atam Tana, the uncle of the deceased late Tokpar Tana.
Maya Sangchoju was seen with the victim during the incident, and further investigation exposed her coordination with the other accused, Janu Tana and Byate Tana. Suspecting a revenge killing, the SIT delved into an intensive investigation.
The conspiracy to kill Deva Taku implicated additional family members of late Tokpar Tana, including Byate Tana, Taje Tana (father), and Yangu Tana (mother). The accused individuals, left their village soon after the incident, seeking refuge in Naharlagun.
A police team, led by Insp. S.Don, successfully arrested Byate Tana, Taje Tana, and Tajik Nabam on November 13 last, after their initial attempt was thwarted by their brother-in-law. Tajik Nabam had tipped off the suspects upon seeing the police team.
The investigation took a turn when it was revealed that Janu alias Atam Tana and Maya Sangchoju had left for Delhi before eventually being located in Hyderabad. Both were arrested on November 25 last.
Janu alias Atam Tana confessed to orchestrating the revenge plot and disclosed that he utilized his wife, Maya Sangchoju, to wait in Seppa for almost two months to carry out the act.
SP Sikom confirmed that all seven arrested individuals have admitted their guilt, and the murder weapon, along with other relevant materials, have been recovered in the presence of the Magistrate. The arrests mark a significant development in bringing justice to the revenge murder mystery in Seppa, stated a release.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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