Murder accused held after 16 yrs

Kishtwar Police with murder accused arrested after 16 years of committing the crime. -Excelsior/Tilak Raj
Kishtwar Police with murder accused arrested after 16 years of committing the crime. -Excelsior/Tilak Raj

Excelsior Correspondent
KISHTWAR, June 2: Police here today apprehended a fugitive evading arrest for the last 16 years.
The absconder was wanted in connection with a case of FIR No. 134/08 registered under Sections 364/302 RPC and 7/27 I.A Act for the killing of one Bashir Ahmed, the then Sarpanch of Nagni Ghad Keshwan.
Acting on specific information, SSP Kishtwar formed a special Police team led by SHO Police Station Kishtwar under the supervision of Dy. SP Hqrs Kishtwar.
The team raided the suspected location and apprehended the fugitive, who will now be produced before the Court for trial.
SSP Kishtwar has issued a stern warning to all the absconders urging them to surrender immediately.
He emphasized that strict action will be taken against all those who continue to evade the law.