Bomdila, Arunachal Pradesh: Police in West Kameng district have arrested a man within about an hour of registering a murder case, following a rapid investigation supported by forensic experts.

The case was registered at Dirang Police Station on September 27, 2026, after the death of a 47-year-old man who had allegedly been assaulted with a wooden stick in Phadam village. The victim, identified as Passang Tsering Merakpa, later succumbed to his injuries.

Police Launch Immediate Investigation

After receiving the case, the Bomdila police team secured the crime scene and began collecting evidence.

Investigators worked alongside a forensic science laboratory team from Bomdila. The forensic team examined the scene and collected material that could assist investigators in reconstructing the incident.

Police also questioned relevant individuals and witnesses as part of the initial investigation.

Suspect Apprehended in Phadam

According to police, the emerging evidence helped investigators identify and locate the alleged accused.

The man, identified in reports as Merakpa, was apprehended from Phadam village under Dirang Police Station approximately one hour after the FIR was registered.

Authorities said the operation was conducted under the supervision of Bomdila Deputy Superintendent of Police Sashi Dore and West Kameng Superintendent of Police Dr D.W. Thongon.

Forensic Evidence Supports Investigation

The case has highlighted the role of scientific evidence in the investigation.

Forensic personnel examined the location and documented relevant evidence, while police investigators combined those findings with field inquiries and witness information.

Officials said this coordination helped investigators make an early breakthrough.

Further Investigation Underway

Although a suspect has been arrested, the investigation has not concluded.

Police are continuing to collect evidence and establish the complete sequence of events surrounding the alleged assault and the victim’s subsequent death.

The arrested person remains an accused, and the allegations will have to be established through the legal process.

Focus on Scientific Investigation

Police said the case demonstrates the importance of preserving crime scenes and using forensic evidence alongside conventional investigative methods.

The rapid arrest is also being presented by authorities as an example of coordinated police and forensic work in a serious criminal investigation.

Further developments are expected as investigators complete the remaining stages of the case.