The State Crime Police Station (SCPS), Nagaland, has registered an FIR following a complaint alleging that a forest official from the Wildlife Division, Dimapur, and others demanded Rs 1 lakh from Vezhoto Hesuh for his release from detention.
According to a press release issued by the Office of the Director General of Police, Nagaland, FIR No. 007/2026 was registered following allegations that the demand was made without any written notice, receipt, challan or other lawful document to justify the payment.
Dimapur Police initially conducted a preliminary enquiry, during which statements were recorded and an audio recording was recovered. Subsequently, a case was registered at the SCPS under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Prevention of Corruption Act.
“Further investigation, including forensic examination of the audio recording, has been sought to establish the facts,” the press release stated, adding that the allegations remained subject to investigation.
The press release was issued by the Public Relations Officer, Police Headquarters, Nagaland.