Rape accused arrested after 7 years in Jammu

Jammu, Aug 25 (IANS) A rape accused, who had been absconding for seven years, was arrested on Tuesday by the Jammu and Kashmir Police in Jammu, officials said.

Officials added that the police have arrested a rape accused, who had been absconding since escaping police custody around seven years ago, following a prolonged manhunt across the Jammu region.

“In a significant breakthrough, Tousef Ahmed, a resident of Reasi district, who had escaped from police custody in 2019, was arrested in Jammu. The accused was wanted in a case related to abduction and rape of a woman.”

“Since his escape, the accused had gone to great lengths to evade arrest — allegedly concealing his identity and using a fake ID card under the assumed name of Mohd Sahil,” officials said, adding that a police team traced his whereabouts following a prolonged investigation, culminating in his arrest.

Meanwhile, manhunt continues for two rape accused, who escaped from Srinagar Central Jail on August 23.

Two men accused of sexual offences against minors escaped from Srinagar Central Jail on August 23.

“The accused Mukhtar Ahmad Gujjar: A resident of Anantnag, under an FIR registered at Soura Police Station wanted for charges, including the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act,” the police statement said.

“Farman Khan: Wanted under an FIR registered at Lar Police Station for similar POCSO and related criminal charges. Jammu and Kashmir Police issued official lookout notices for both men. Public Appeal: Police asked people to share any information on their location. Contact Info: Anyone with details should call the nearest police station or dial 112,” the police statement added.

–IANS

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