Details of the Arrests
The arrests were the result of a well-coordinated operation involving technical surveillance, human intelligence, and diligent efforts by police teams.
- Sarfraj, aged 40, a resident of Budhana in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, was apprehended by a team led by SHO Ambedkar Nagar in Jahangir Puri, Delhi. He had been absconding for six years after being declared a proclaimed offender in connection with FIR No. 491/2015 under Section 380 IPC. The declaration was made by the Court on December 12, 2018.
- Deepak @ Nikhil, aged 34, a resident of Govindpuri, New Delhi, was apprehended by a team from PS C.R. Park at Surajpur Chowk, Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. He had been on the run for five years following his proclamation in a case registered under FIR No. 840/2015 under Section 307 IPC by the Hon’ble Saket Court on August 8, 2019.
Operational Strategy
The operation to nab the accused was spearheaded by SHO Ambedkar Nagar and SHO C.R. Park, with active supervision from ACP C.R. Park. The police relied on credible intelligence and local informers, coupled with advanced technical surveillance, to locate and apprehend the offenders.
Proclaimed Offender Profiles
- Sarfraj
- Father’s Name: Ilyas
- Address: Budhana, Muzaffarnagar, U.P.
- Offense: Theft (FIR No. 491/2015, PS Ambedkar Nagar)
- Proclaimed Offender Since: December 12, 2018
- Deepak @ Nikhil
- Father’s Name: Lal Bahadur
- Address: Navjeevan Camp, Govindpuri, New Delhi
- Offense: Attempt to Murder (FIR No. 840/2015, PS Sarita Vihar)
- Proclaimed Offender Since: August 8, 2019
Police Statement
A senior police official stated, “The arrest of the proclaimed offenders is a result of meticulous planning and hard work by the teams. Both offenders had been evading court appearances for several years and will now be brought to justice. We remain committed to ensuring that absconders face the law.”
Acknowledgment
The efforts of the police teams involved in the operation have been recognized, and they will be suitably rewarded for their commendable work in upholding justice.
This operation underscores the commitment of law enforcement agencies in ensuring that offenders are held accountable, regardless of the time elapsed since their crimes.
