Notorious Robber Sonu Alias Nizam Arrested After Three-Year Manhunt

Sonu alias Nizam, a notorious robber with a Rs 50,000 bounty, was arrested by Dadri police after three years. He attempted to flee on a motorcycle and fired a shot during the encounter. Sonu, involved in truck looting and other crimes, was found with a pistol and stolen motorcycle.

In a significant breakthrough, police have apprehended a notorious robber, Sonu alias Nizam, after a prolonged three-year pursuit. Sonu, who carried a Rs 50,000 bounty on his head and was wanted in seven cases, was captured following an encounter with law enforcement on Wednesday evening.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Zone III, Ashok Kumar Sharma, reported that the arrest took place during a routine check near Basantpur Bangar, where Sonu attempted to flee on a motorcycle. While trying to evade capture, he fired at the police but was eventually subdued and taken into custody.

Sonu, infamous for his role in looting a truck filled with iron sheets on the Eastern Peripheral Highway, was found in possession of a country-made pistol, cartridges, and a stolen motorcycle. His arrest marks a significant achievement in combating crime in the region.