Agartala, 14th April 2026: Police in Irani station have achieved a significant breakthrough in the ongoing cattle theft investigation. In a fresh operation, officers arrested another suspect and recovered a motorbike believed to be linked to the crime.
Police sources informed that the arrested youth has been identified as Shayan Ali, 22, a resident of Khawrabil under Gournagar RD Block in Kailashahar subdivision, Unakoti district. His father is Faruk Ali. Acting on a tip-off, police raided the house of one of Ali’s relatives in East Yazekhawra, where he was taken into custody. During the raid, officers seized a motorbike with its number plate removed. Investigators suspect it may be the Pulsar motorcycle reported stolen from the Ashokashtami fair at Shaibaterth, Unakoti, though verification is still underway.
Police confirmed that the cattle theft case (Case No. 12/1026) is being pursued with intensified efforts, and searches are ongoing for other suspects involved. Ali is scheduled to be produced in court today. The arrest has stirred local attention, with authorities believing it could provide crucial leads into the wider theft network.
