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Kerala fugitive arrested in Bengaluru after 22 years on the run
A 49-year-old man wanted in multiple murder cases in Kerala has been arrested in Bengaluru following more than two decades as a fugitive. The accused had absconded after being released on bail and was subsequently declared a proclaimed offender by the courts.
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Rakesh, a Kerala resident wanted in connection with several murder cases, was apprehended in Bengaluru on Tuesday, marking the end of a 22-year manhunt. The 49-year-old had evaded law enforcement authorities since jumping bail and disappearing from the state.
After his disappearance, a court in Kerala declared Rakesh a proclaimed offender, enabling authorities to pursue him across state lines. Despite the extensive passage of time, police investigations continued, with multiple agencies coordinating efforts to locate the fugitive.
The arrest comes as part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies across South India to track down long-standing criminal suspects. Rakesh's apprehension marks a significant development in cases that have remained pending for over two decades.
Authorities have initiated procedures to bring the accused back to Kerala to face trial in the murder cases. The investigation is expected to proceed with renewed momentum following his arrest.