Arunachal Pradesh Police have arrested one person and identified the remaining 12 accused in the alleged assault on Sikkimese rapper Ugen Namgyal Bhutia, popularly known as UNB, within 24 hours of registration of the case.
The arrested accused has been identified as 22-year-old Nabam Tapang, a resident of Bobia village under Leporiang circle in Papum Pare district.
He was apprehended at Doimukh on Wednesday night with the assistance of the officer-in-charge of Itanagar Police Station and his team, Lower Dibang Valley Superintendent of Police Ringu Ngupok said.
According to the manager of UNB, the rapper was attacked by a group of eight to ten men near Tiwari Gaon in Lower Dibang Valley district while hecwas returning after performing at the Anini Winter Festival 5.0.
UNB and his team were travelling towards Roing when two vehicles allegedly followed their car for nearly an hour before intercepting them.
The two vehicles—an Innova and a Bolero registered in Assam—had their number plates concealed with mud. The assailants allegedly confirmed that UNB was inside the vehicle before attacking the rapper and his manager.
UNB suffered injuries to his head and face, including swelling around one eye.
The vehicle in which the team was travelling was also damaged.
Rapper UNB assault case: Arunachal police arrest one, hunt on for 12 others
