Fugitive Convict Arrested After Two Years on the Run

A convict, Robin Tamang, wanted since 2021 for evading furlough, has been arrested near Delhi's Anand Vihar Railway Station. Convicted of killing a friend in 2013, he absconded when due to return to jail. He moved across several states, working odd jobs to hide his identity until his recent capture.

A life convict, Robin Tamang, who had been on the run since 2021 after skipping furlough, was apprehended near Delhi's Anand Vihar Railway Station, police reported on Tuesday.

The 45-year-old was sentenced for the 2013 murder of his friend, stemming from a personal dispute. He was granted a three-week furlough on September 3, 2021, and failed to return by March 15, 2021, becoming absconding shortly thereafter.

Tamang evaded authorities by frequently relocating, assisting at roadside eateries under assumed identities across various Indian states. His trail led to Delhi recently, enabling police to capture him successfully on February 15.

(With inputs from agencies.)