Dimapur Police hope to crack Pimla murder case with crime scene evidence

Published on Apr 10, 2025

DIMAPUR — The Dimapur Police have expressed optimism that the evidence gathered from the crime scene of the gruesome murder of a woman on April 7 near Pimla village in Chümoukedima district will lead to vital links with some detained suspects.
When contacted, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime/PRO), Dimapur, Khekali Y Sumi, on Thursday told Eastern Mirror that investigation into the murder is currently underway, and police are working to piece together the events surrounding the crime.
Admitting that an individual cannot be detained in police custody beyond 24 hours without legal proceedings, the DCP, however, said that the investigating officers might have sought an extension through the court to carry out a more in-depth investigation.
Khekali informed that the detained individuals are currently in police custody and undergoing interrogation. She went on to clarify that their detention is not arbitrary but based on credible human intelligence and digital evidence.

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She also disclosed that the forensic team had collected crucial evidence from the crime scene and expressed confidence that it will help link the accused person(s) to the crime.
Further, she mentioned that when a crime scene is disturbed or lacks sufficient evidence, then it becomes an uphill task for the investigating officers to build a case. However, the police officer assured that the investigating team is committed to its task to ensure successful prosecution.
“All relevant evidence has been gathered and will be submitted to the forensic laboratory for DNA analysis,” Khekali said, adding that “further details cannot be shared at this stage to avoid jeopardising the case.”