Business Standard

Two rape accused among three absconders arrested in JK

Image

Press Trust of India Jammu

Three persons, including two rape accused, were today arrested in separate operations in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, police said.

They were evading arrest for several years and were nabbed from different villages on the basis of specific information, Senior Superintendent of Police (Rajouri) Yougal Manhas said.

One of the absconders, Mohammad Qayoom, resident of Bata-Dhurian village of Mendhar, was wanted in a rape case registered against him in 2013 and was arrested from Manjakote area, he said.

The officer said Mohammad Qasim, of Pargal village of Darhal, was also facing rape charges and was evading arrest since 2016. He was arrested from Somwali Dhok in the higher reaches of Darhal, Manhas added.

 

The third person was arrested from the Panja Chowk area of Rajouri, the SSP said.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Jul 20 2018 | 7:10 PM IST

Explore News