Police in Kerala have arrested a man after 36 years for a robbery at gunpoint involving a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus in 1990. The suspect, identified as Jose, is accused of pointing a gun at the bus conductor and stealing the ticket collection of the day.
Details of the 1990 robbery
According to police, the incident occurred in 1990 when Jose allegedly boarded an KSRTC bus plying between Thiruvambady and Koombara. He reportedly pointed a gun at the conductor and robbed the ticket collection before fleeing. The case remained unsolved for over three decades.
Arrest after 36 years
The breakthrough came recently when police, using old records and new investigative techniques, identified Jose as the suspect. He was taken into custody after a thorough investigation. Police officials stated that the arrest was made possible by persistent efforts and advances in forensic technology.
Police statement on the arrest
“We are pleased that after 36 years, we have been able to bring the accused to justice. This shows our commitment to solving old cases,” a police spokesperson said. The arrest has brought a sense of closure to the victim and the KSRTC authorities.
Impact and legal proceedings
Jose has been produced before a local court and remanded to judicial custody. The case serves as a reminder that time does not erase crimes, and law enforcement continues to pursue justice regardless of the passage of years. The KSRTC management has thanked the police for their relentless efforts.
