Major Breakthrough as Police Arrest Fugitive After 7-Year Hunt

The police in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district have arrested Mohammad Fareed Bajard, who had been evading arrest for seven years. Bajard, a resident of Gundah Khawas in Rajouri, was wanted in a case at Yaripora police station. The arrest follows persistent efforts and specific intelligence inputs.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Srinagar | Updated: 21-10-2025 17:19 IST | Created: 21-10-2025 17:19 IST
Major Breakthrough as Police Arrest Fugitive After 7-Year Hunt
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The Jammu and Kashmir police have successfully apprehended a long-sought fugitive in the Kulgam district. Mohammad Fareed Bajard, a key suspect fleeing justice for seven years, was finally arrested by the authorities.

Bajard, hailing from Gundah Khawas in Rajouri district, had been wanted in a significant case registered at the Yaripora police station. The arrest came as part of the ongoing crackdown on absconders and proclaimed offenders across the region.

After receiving specific intelligence, a dedicated police team managed to track down Bajard. Following legally mandated procedures, he was presented before the court to face charges from his years of evasion since 2018.

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