Life convict in Rs 1 crore kidnapping case arrested after 26 years
After evading capture by moving between Rishikesh and Dehradun, a man sentenced to life for a high‑value kidnapping was finally taken into custody.
A man serving a life sentence for a kidnapping that involved a ransom of Rs 1 crore has been apprehended by Indian authorities after more than a quarter‑century on the run. The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed in official statements, managed to avoid detection for 26 years by constantly shifting his base of operations.
Initially, the fugitive fled to the hill town of Rishikesh, where he reportedly changed hideouts frequently to stay ahead of investigators. In 2001, he relocated to Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, and is said to have assumed a new identity, effectively starting a fresh life away from his criminal past.
Law enforcement officials say the breakthrough came after a renewed review of old case files and coordinated efforts across state police units. Once located, the suspect was taken into custody without incident, and the authorities confirmed that he will be handed over to the court that originally sentenced him.
The kidnapping case, which attracted significant media attention at the time, involved the abduction of a victim for a ransom of one crore rupees. The court had sentenced the accused to life imprisonment, a verdict that has now been reinforced by his recent arrest.
Police officials emphasized that the successful apprehension underscores the persistence of investigative agencies, even when cases stretch across decades. They also warned that individuals who attempt to evade justice by assuming new identities will eventually be traced.
The arrest closes a long‑standing chapter in a high‑profile crime, but legal proceedings are expected to resume as the case moves back to the courtroom.
Original reporting: NDTV.