Ganderbal | October 16, 2025:In a major breakthrough, Ganderbal Police have arrested eight absconders who had been evading arrest for more than two decades in connection with multiple criminal cases registered at various police stations of the district.
According to officials, these fugitives had been wanted for their involvement in serious offences including cases registered under sections 451, 366, 379 RPC and 7/25 I.A. Act. Despite the long passage of time, they continued to evade the law — until a special police team traced and apprehended them through sustained efforts and technical surveillance.
The arrested absconders have been identified as:
1. Alam Din Khatana S/O Allah-u-Din Khatana R/O Anderwan Lar — involved in FIR No. 187/1995 U/S 7/25 I.A. Act.
2. Nazir Ahmad Takad S/O Hashim Din Takad (Gojar) R/O Wangath Kangan — involved in FIR No. 84/1990 U/S 451, 366 RPC.
3. Mohd Lateef Takad S/O Mohd Hashim Din Takad (Gojar) R/O Wangath Kangan — involved in FIR No. 84/1990 U/S 451, 366 RPC.
4. Mohd Shareef Khatana S/O Abdul Aziz Khatana R/O Wangath Kangan — involved in FIR No. 84/1990 U/S 451, 366 RPC.
5. Mohd Yaqoob Takad S/O Asham Din Takad R/O Wangath Kangan — involved in FIR No. 84/1990 U/S 451, 366 RPC.
6. Mohd Amin Takad S/O Hashim Din Takad R/O Machkani Wangath — involved in FIR No. 84/1990 U/S 451, 366 RPC.
7. Mohammad Qasim Khatana S/O Abdul Aziz Khatana R/O Machkani Wangath — involved in FIR No. 84/1990 U/S 451, 366 RPC.
8. Showket Ahmad Bhat S/O Abdul Ahad Bhat R/O Urpash Ganderbal — involved in FIR No. 21/2015 U/S 379 RPC.
Police said that all the accused persons were produced before the Hon’ble Court of JMIC Ganderbal for further legal proceedings.
A senior police official said that the arrests demonstrate the unwavering commitment of Ganderbal Police to ensure that “no offender escapes the law,” regardless of how long they’ve been in hiding.
This operation reaffirms our resolve to bring every offender to justice and uphold the rule of law in the district,” the official added.
