Delhi Police Arrest 65-Year-Old Murder Accused After 40 Years On The Run
· India · NDTV, The Independent, Indian Express
Delhi Police have apprehended 65-year-old Natthu, also known as Natthulal, who had been evading authorities for four decades. The accused, a resident of the Hardoi district in Uttar Pradesh, was wanted in connection with a murder case registered in 1984. Police officials confirmed the arrest originated from a case filed at the Janakpuri police station. The suspect had successfully avoided detection since the initial charges were brought against him in the mid-1980s.
Why it matters
The arrest marks the closure of a cold case that has remained active for 40 years, demonstrating the long-term persistence of law enforcement in tracking fugitives.
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