Budgam, Apr 15: Budgam Police on Wednesday said it has arrested a long-time absconder who had allegedly been evading arrest for nearly four decades in connection with a rape case registered at Police Station Budgam.
The accused has been identified as Bashir Ahmad Ganaie, a resident of Drer Kalipora Shopian, presently residing at Lammer Kulgam.
Police said he was wanted in FIR No. 237/1987 under Sections 366 and 376 of the Ranbir Penal Code.
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According to police, the accused had remained absconding since 1987. Acting on specific inputs, a team from Police Station Budgam conducted a coordinated operation and apprehended him.
Police said the accused is now in custody and further legal proceedings have been initiated.
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