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Crime
Nagaland DGP says POCSO accused Robert Kikon on the run in Southeast Asia
✍️ MorungExpress
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 09:18 PM
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The Director General of Police in Nagaland announced that Robert Kikon, charged under the POCSO Act, has fled the state and is believed to be in Southeast Asia.
The Nagaland Director General of Police (DGP) has confirmed that Robert Kikon, who is facing charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, is currently on the run. According to the DGP, intelligence inputs indicate that Kikon has crossed the international border and is believed to be residing somewhere in Southeast Asia.
Law enforcement agencies in Nagaland have launched a coordinated effort to locate the accused, including liaison with central agencies and foreign counterparts. The DGP emphasized that the police are pursuing all legal avenues, including the issuance of a lookout notice and seeking extradition assistance.
The case, which involves alleged sexual offences against minors, has drawn significant public attention. While the investigation continues, authorities have urged the public to provide any information that could aid in apprehending Kikon. No further details about his exact whereabouts have been disclosed at this stage.
Law enforcement agencies in Nagaland have launched a coordinated effort to locate the accused, including liaison with central agencies and foreign counterparts. The DGP emphasized that the police are pursuing all legal avenues, including the issuance of a lookout notice and seeking extradition assistance.
The case, which involves alleged sexual offences against minors, has drawn significant public attention. While the investigation continues, authorities have urged the public to provide any information that could aid in apprehending Kikon. No further details about his exact whereabouts have been disclosed at this stage.