Four-Year Fugitive Arrested: R.S. Pura Police Nab Absconder Wanted in Theft Case

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||Parvinder Singh July 17,2026||

Jammu : Continuing its sustained campaign against absconders and proclaimed offenders, Jammu Police achieved another breakthrough by arresting a man who had been evading arrest for the past four years in connection with a theft case.

The accused, Karanjeet Singh, son of Manjeet Singh and a resident of Khour, Tehsil R.S. Pura, District Jammu, was arrested by a team from Police Station R.S. Pura. He was wanted in FIR No. 68/2022, registered under Section 380 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Police Station R.S. Pura.

According to SHO Vikram Bandral, the accused had been absconding since the registration of the case and had successfully evaded arrest for four years. Acting on sustained efforts, technical surveillance, and intelligence inputs, the police team traced his whereabouts and apprehended him on July 17, 2026.

Police said the arrested accused will be produced before the competent court for further legal proceedings in accordance with law.

Jammu Police reiterated its commitment to intensifying its drive against absconders and proclaimed offenders, emphasizing that every effort is being made to ensure that those attempting to evade the legal process are brought to justice.