ANANTNAG, BARAMULLA: In a major success against absconding offenders, Police have arrested three long time absconders in Anantnag and Baramulla districts. Police Station Aishmuqam have apprehended two individuals who had been evading arrest for more than ten years. The arrests mark the culmination of sustained efforts, reliable intelligence gathering, and dedicated follow-up by the J&K Police team.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Arif Ahmad Sheikh son of Suleiman Sheikh resident of Tagdi Nazirpora, Calcutta; wanted in FIR No. 39/2013 under sections 454, 380 RPC and Mohammad Shameem Sheikh, son of Minto Sheikh, resident of Kala Chowk, Tagdi Nazirpora, Calcutta; wanted in FIR No. 47/2013 under sections 454, 380 RPC.
Both accused were involved in separate burglary and theft cases registered in the year 2013 and had been absconding since 2014 to evade arrest. Acting on credible information and after meticulous technical and human surveillance, the police team successfully traced and arrested both absconders.
In Baramulla, Police have apprehended Mohd Ashraf Wani son of Jalal-ud-Din Wani resident of Singhpora Pattan, who was wanted in connection with FIR No. 177/2016 under Sections 147, 148, 149, 336, 307, and 427 RPC registered at Police Station Pattan. The accused had been evading arrest since 2016. After sustained efforts and meticulous tracking, he was apprehended and produced before the Hon’ble Court of JMIC Pattan, for further legal proceedings. J&K Police reiterate their commitment to bringing absconders and offenders to justice to uphold the rule of law in the district.
