TAPLEJUNG, Nov 3: District Police Office (DPO), Taplejung has formed a special team of police to take actions against Harahang gang, which is said to be involved in criminal activities in the district.
Following the complaints made by locals about their involvement in criminal activities including intimidation, forced donations and kidnapping, the DPO has formed the team to take action against them, according to DSP Shanti Raj Koirala.
Top member of Harahang gang arrested
He informed that the team has been on the hunt for five members of Harahang Gang led by Deu Kumar Labung. "We don't think the gang is supported by any political party. It carries out criminal activities on its own," said DSP Koirala.
Locals from Ikhabu, Topethok, Khejenim and Leylep VDCs have been terrified by Harahang, the police claimed. Two weeks ago, the police decided to step up patrolling in those VDCs to provide security to the locals. As per DSP Koirala, the members of Harahang group have already exchange fire during clashes in the past.
Earlier, the police had arrested three members of the gang for possessing weapons, including guns, electric wires, bombs, mobile phones, official documents and national flag.
