Eight-Year Manhunt Ends with Arrest in Kathua

Jagraj Singh, wanted since 2015, was arrested in Kathua district. He was evading arrest in connection with charges of rash driving and causing injuries, filed under Sections 279 and 337 of the IPC. His arrest concludes a lengthy manhunt by local police.

Kathua district police have finally apprehended Jagraj Singh, a fugitive wanted since 2015.

Singh, a native of Punjab's Gurdaspur district, had been sought for charges of rash driving and causing injuries under Sections 279 and 337 of the Indian Penal Code, according to authorities.

The arrest ends a nearly eight-year effort by police to bring Singh to justice.

(With inputs from agencies.)