The Nuh police have arrested a wanted accused who had been evading arrest for nearly 23 years in connection with two theft cases. The accused, identified as Amin, a resident of Singalheri village in Nuh district, was apprehended during a special campaign conducted in the district.
Details of the Cases
According to the police, two separate theft cases were registered against Amin in Faridabad district. The first case relates to an FIR registered at the Central Faridabad police station in 2003, while the second pertains to an FIR lodged at the City Ballabgarh police station in 2004. The accused had remained absconding and evaded arrest in both cases for many years.
Proclaimed Offender Status
“The accused was declared a proclaimed offender by the Judicial Magistrate, Faridabad, through orders dated August 1, 2011, and November 3, 2011, owing to his continuous absence from court proceedings,” said a Nuh police spokesperson.
Arrest and Investigation
Acting under a special campaign being conducted in the district, a team from the Punhana Sadar police station arrested the accused and is questioning him, the spokesperson added. The police are investigating further to ascertain if Amin was involved in any other criminal activities during his absconding period.
