Rape Accused in Jammu Held After Evading Arrest for Almost 30 Years
Acting on a tip-off, a team apprehended the accused and a warrant was issued under Section 512 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). He will be produced in court: Police
By : PTI
Update: 2025-10-16 13:25 GMT
Jammu: An accused in a rape and kidnapping case who was absconding for nearly 30 years was arrested in the Jhajjar Kotli area of Jammu district, officials said.
The case was registered against Abdul Hameed, a resident of Khadwani Harpora in Anantnag, in 1996, they added.
Police said acting on a tip-off, a team apprehended Hameed and a warrant was issued under Section 512 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). He will be produced in court, they added.