Delhi’s finest have scripted a tale of tenacity by arresting a wife-murderer who had been on the run since 1999, proving once more that persistence pays off in the face of daunting odds. The operation, executed with precision in Uttar Pradesh, ends a saga that tested the limits of investigative resolve.
It was a humid summer evening in East Delhi when the unthinkable happened. The suspect, a local factory worker, turned on his wife in a violent outburst, inflicting fatal injuries with a kitchen knife. He vanished shortly after, sparking one of the longest manhunts in the capital’s recent history.
Over the years, police pursued countless leads—from sightings in Bihar to whispers in Rajasthan—but each time, the trail went cold. The case file gathered dust until modern forensics and a crucial informant revived it. Surveillance footage from a local market matched the suspect’s gait, leading to his hideout.
The arrest unfolded without drama; the now-aged fugitive was living a subdued life as a farmhand. ‘He was shocked to see us but owned up to his past sins,’ revealed Investigating Officer Amit Patel. Family members of the victim, who had all but given up, were overcome with emotion upon hearing the news.
This success story highlights the evolution of policing, blending old-school grit with cutting-edge tech. As the accused prepares for trial, legal experts predict a swift conviction. The episode reinforces public trust: even after 25 years, the scales of justice remain perfectly balanced.