Delhi Police Nab Two Fugitives; Annual Arrest Tally Hits 95
Sarita Vihar police apprehend two fugitives wanted in separate cases, bringing their annual tally of proclaimed offender arrests to 95.
In a significant crackdown on fugitives, the Delhi Police has apprehended two proclaimed offenders who had been evading the law in separate criminal cases. The operation, carried out by the Sarita Vihar police station in the South-East district on Friday, marks a milestone for the local authorities, bringing their total number of such arrests this year to 95.
The Hunt for the Absconders
The two individuals, identified as Arif (alias Tannu), 44, and Faizan, 36, had both vanished during their respective trial proceedings. Their disappearance forced the courts in the Shahdara district to officially declare them proclaimed offenders after they failed to appear despite legal mandates.
Case 1: The Decade-Old Evasion
Arif, a resident of Loni in Uttar Pradesh, had been on the run in connection with a case dating back to 2012. Registered at the Seema Puri police station under FIR No. 260/2012, the charges against him include Sections 356, 379, and 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Despite repeated summons and warrants issued by the judiciary, Arif managed to evade the process until he was declared a proclaimed offender on December 16, 2025, by the court of Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Arushi Parwal at Karkardooma Courts.
Case 2: The Ghaziabad Connection
The second accused, Faizan, hails from Toli Mohalla in Loni, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. He was wanted in relation to FIR No. 318/2019, filed at the Farsh Bazar police station under Sections 224 and 511 of the IPC. His legal troubles culminated on December 12, 2025, when the court of JMFC Akhil Malik at Karkardooma Courts officially labeled him a proclaimed offender.
Precision Operation by Sarita Vihar Police
The capture of these two individuals was not a matter of chance but the result of a calculated operation. A dedicated police team, featuring Head Constables Manoj Kumar and Rishipal, employed a combination of strategies to track down the fugitives:
- Technical Surveillance: Intensive monitoring of communication and digital footprints.
- Intelligence Gathering: Developing leads and utilizing informant networks.
- Strategic Raids: Conducting multiple targeted raids to corner the suspects.
According to the Delhi Police, these two arrests represent the 94th and 95th catches of the year for the Sarita Vihar police station staff. Officials stated that this achievement is a testament to the persistence, professional commitment, and diligence of the personnel involved in ensuring that those who flee the judicial process are eventually brought to justice.