On April 21, 2023, Riya Tabing, a 28-year-old man, was sentenced to life imprisonment and fined ₹1 lakh (approximately $1,200 USD) by the Papum Pare District and Sessions Court in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh, for the attempted murder of Likha Nem. The incident took place on January 24, 2021, in BPL Colony, Naharlagun, where Tabing attacked Nem with a borrowed machete after anticipating her arrival to mediate a dispute. The court found the attack premeditated and unprovoked, with Tabing striking Nem repeatedly, resulting in severe injuries, including nearly severing her left hand. Medical reports confirmed multiple grievous injuries that required several surgeries. The prosecution presented strong evidence, including witness testimonies and medical reports, leading to a conviction under Indian Penal Code sections 307 (attempt to murder) and 326 (causing grievous hurt). The court dismissed the defense's self-defense claim as unfounded and noted the brutality of the attack. The survivor continues to face physical and psychological challenges from the incident, while Tabing has been informed of his right to appeal the sentence.