Major Breakthrough as Police Arrest Fugitive After 7-Year Hunt

The police in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district have arrested Mohammad Fareed Bajard, who had been evading arrest for seven years. Bajard, a resident of Gundah Khawas in Rajouri, was wanted in a case at Yaripora police station. The arrest follows persistent efforts and specific intelligence inputs.

The Jammu and Kashmir police have successfully apprehended a long-sought fugitive in the Kulgam district. Mohammad Fareed Bajard, a key suspect fleeing justice for seven years, was finally arrested by the authorities.

Bajard, hailing from Gundah Khawas in Rajouri district, had been wanted in a significant case registered at the Yaripora police station. The arrest came as part of the ongoing crackdown on absconders and proclaimed offenders across the region.

After receiving specific intelligence, a dedicated police team managed to track down Bajard. Following legally mandated procedures, he was presented before the court to face charges from his years of evasion since 2018.

(With inputs from agencies.)