A case of burglary has been reported at the Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) office, with preliminary estimates suggesting that unidentified miscreants may have stolen around Rs 1 crore, according to various media reports. The incident is believed to have occurred on the intervening night of June 2, 2025.
In an official statement, the Kohima Municipal Council expressed “deep anguish” and “unequivocally condemned” the incident, calling it a “brazen act of lawlessness.” The civic body said it is “fully committed to ensuring that those responsible are swiftly brought to justice.”
In immediate response, the KMC has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) with the appropriate authorities. It further stated that it is “extending its full and unreserved cooperation to the investigating agency, providing all necessary assistance to aid their efforts.”
Internally, the KMC has set up an Internal Assessment Committee tasked with conducting “a thorough review of all internal office procedures,” identifying “any potential structural lapses or vulnerabilities,” and implementing “robust measures to significantly strengthen security protocols across the board.”
Reaffirming its institutional values, the KMC assured the public that “transparency, accountability, and security remain its paramount priorities.” It pledged to continue serving the public “with the utmost integrity and dedication,” stressing that “criminal activities will not be allowed to undermine the dignity and effective functioning of the institution.”
The civic body also appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and help law enforcement “ensure that justice is swiftly and effectively served.”