Capital Police have arrested a 28 year-old man for allegedly attacking an auto driver with a machete near Clock Tower, Itanagar, in what police described as a brutal assault.

The incident came to light on June 6 after a written complaint was lodged at Itanagar Police Station alleging that an auto driver had been attacked by another auto driver.

Based on the complaint, police registered Itanagar P.S. Case No. 152/2026 under Sections 109(II) and 118(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The sections pertain to attempt to murder and voluntarily causing grievous hurt by a dangerous weapon.

Acting swiftly, a police team launched a late night operation and traced and apprehended the accused. He has been identified as Tai Saimon, 28, son of Late Tai Tachey, presently residing near the Legislative Assembly, Itanagar.

According to preliminary investigation, a physical altercation between the accused and the victim escalated violently. The accused allegedly attacked the victim using a machete. The victim sustained serious injuries and is currently undergoing medical treatment.