Capture of Infamous Fugitive: A 35-Year Quest Culminates

Ravinder Deswal, a prolific criminal wanted in about 20 cases in Delhi and Haryana, has been arrested near the Dwarka Expressway. Known for evading capture by switching locations and using false identities, Deswal was finally apprehended following a brief pursuit. He had been a fugitive for the past two years.

Ravinder Deswal, a notorious criminal with about 20 cases against him, was finally apprehended near the Dwarka Expressway after a swift chase, authorities revealed on Tuesday.

Deswal had been a fugitive for two years, eluding law enforcement by frequently changing his location and using acquaintances' names for his mobile phones. Arrested under 'Operation Kavach 12.0,' Deswal was considered a proclaimed offender with multiple non-bailable warrants to his name.

Following intensive efforts by the police, including surveillance of 25 potential hideouts, Deswal was intercepted on January 24. His criminal history includes a 2018 arrest related to a Rs 32 lakh dacoity and involvement in severe crimes like murder and armed robbery across Delhi and Haryana.

(With inputs from agencies.)