New Delhi, Oct 9 The Delhi Police has arrested a man who had been absconding since 2021 in a murder case and was declared a proclaimed offender by a court, an officer said on Friday.
The accused, Harish Kumar alias Piluwa, a resident of Siraspur, was apprehended near Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar in north Delhi on October 8 following a tip-off, he said.
According to police, the murder took place on November 21, 2021, when Abhishek alias Monu was taken to Master Mohalla in Jeevan Park to recover a debt of Rs 10 lakh from a man identified as Hukumchand.
“A quarrel broke out between Abhishek and Hukumchand, following which Hukumchand, his brother Sunil alias Sonu and Harish allegedly assaulted Abhishek with kicks, punches and a wooden stick,” a senior police officer said.
Abhishek was rushed to a hospital by a PCR team but was declared brought dead. A murder case was registered at Samaypur Badli police station.
Hukumchand, Sunil and Meena were arrested during the investigation, while Harish fled and was declared a proclaimed offender on May 19, 2022, police said. Further investigation is underway.
(PTI News)
