South Thimphu police station (STPS) arrested 4 men for the theft of construction materials on 21st and 20th March, 2024. The suspects aged 38, 41, 31 and 30 were caught stealing 11 bundles of 12mm rods from a construction site in Depsi, Thimphu. The incident, which occurred on 12th March, …

A growing number of individuals are falling victim to scams, highlighting the alarming level of carelessness among the public. Individuals falling prey to such scams have lost more than Nu 10 million in just the third month of the year. Most individuals leaving for abroad are seen neglecting to deactivate …

From January to mid-March 2024, the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) registered 352 cases related to drug abuse and arrested 628 individuals. From the 628 arrests, 533 individuals have been sent for deaddiction treatment and 92 individuals are under police custody, charged for illegal trafficking. As usual, Thimphu is leading with …

On March 15, 2024, Nganglam Police Station (PS) was alerted to a fatal Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) on the way to Nganglam-Gyelposhing highway at Tsenkari. The primary cause of the tragic accident was attributed to unlicensed driving. Upon receiving the report, the investigative team, accompanied by a medical doctor, promptly …

RBP reports rise in various online and phone scam cases The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) is dealing with a surge in fraudulent activities that are preying on innocent individuals. From promises of lottery wins to alluring investment schemes, the misuse of mobile numbers for scamming purposes and the spread of …

Towards crime prevention and sensitization for city hotel owners and entertainment centers In a bid to combat rising crime rates in Thimphu, the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) conducted a crucial crime prevention and sensitization program on 13- 14 March, specifically targeting hotel owners and entertainment centers. The Senior Superintendent of …

The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has noted a concerning increase in crimes against property, particularly burglary and larceny cases in the capital city. In the latest statistics provided by RBP, there have been 19 reported cases of burglary this year, with 11 cases detected leading to 17 suspects’ arrests. Additionally, …

NHDCL to build 1,018 units of green resilient and affordable housing The National Housing Development Corporation Limited (NHDCL) CEO said, they have already responded to the government on the directives over Chanjiji. “We are going to nullify the 10 years agreement. On the other hand, what we will be doing …

The statistical summary for the year 2023 sheds light on the operational dynamics of the Prosecution and Litigation Division of the Office of Attorney General. The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) consistently dominated the caseload, contributing 96 percent of the cases. Out of the total cases received, 48.7 percent of the …

Residents of Tashichhoeling dungkhag are facing severe fuel shortages, particularly since the dungkhag which has five gewogs including 25 chiwogs and two neighboring gewogs share only one fuel depot operated by the Druk Petroleum Corporation Limited (DPCL). The shortage of both diesel and petrol is causing significant inconvenience to the …