A GBP hospital theft investigation in Agartala has widened after NCC Police recovered five mobile phones allegedly stolen from different locations. Police also recovered the laptop reported stolen from the AGMC and GBP Hospital premises and arrested a second suspect during the probe.
Key Takeaways
- NCC Police arrested a suspect in the GBP Hospital laptop theft case in Agartala.
- Police recovered the stolen laptop, a mobile phone, a wristwatch and five more mobile phones.
- One recovered phone reportedly belonged to a doctor staying at a PG girls hostel.
Agartala August 20: NCC Police have made further progress in the investigation into the theft of a laptop from the Community Medicine office of AGMC and GBP Hospital. The police arrested another suspect and recovered five mobile phones during a follow-up operation.
The laptop theft came to light on August 17. Police received a complaint and registered a case at NCC police station on August 18 in West Tripura District. Investigators then launched a probe to identify those involved.
Laptop Recovered After Initial Arrest
According to NCC police station Officer-in-Charge Paritosh Das, police first arrested a suspect in connection with the laptop theft. During the operation, the team recovered the stolen laptop, a mobile phone and a wristwatch.
Police then questioned the accused to gather information about other people who might have links with the theft.
The investigation subsequently led police to another suspect. A team led by SI Supan Das and SI Zainal Hossain conducted an operation and arrested the alleged associate.
Police said the second accused had five mobile phones in his possession. Investigators suspect that the phones came from different theft incidents.
Five Mobile Phones Recovered
The recovery of the five phones has expanded the scope of the investigation. Police are now checking the devices to establish their ownership and determine where they were stolen.
One of the recovered phones has reportedly been identified as belonging to a doctor staying at a PG girls hostel.
According to police, the phone was stolen from the hostel on July 31, 2026. Investigators recovered the device during the latest operation.
Police are now analysing the recovered phones. The process will help identify the rightful owners and establish links with other theft cases.
Police Probe Possible Wider Network
NCC police station OC Paritosh Das said the investigation remains underway. Police are questioning the accused to find out whether more people were involved.
The police are also trying to trace other stolen articles. Investigators have not yet established the ownership of all recovered items.
“The mobile phones are being analysed to identify their actual owners,” Das said.
Once ownership is confirmed, police will contact the concerned individuals and take further action as part of the investigation.
Accused From Kanchanpur Area
Police said the newly arrested suspect was apprehended near a hotel in Agartala. His home is reportedly in the Dashda area of Kanchanpur.
According to the police, there was no previous case registered against him at the NCC police station. However, investigators are checking whether he has any connection with other theft incidents.
The recovery of multiple mobile phones has prompted police to examine the accused persons activities in greater detail.
Accused to Be Produced in Court
The arrested accused will be produced before a court following the completion of the required procedures, police said.
The investigation will continue with further questioning and analysis of the recovered devices.
Police are also examining whether the GBP Hospital laptop theft and the mobile phone thefts are connected to a wider group.
Further details are expected to emerge after investigators complete the ongoing interrogation and verification process.
