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Crime
Police Arrest Suspect in Rohida Hotel Robbery After Hiding in Hills for a Month
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 07:35 PM
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A man accused of robbing and assaulting a hotel owner in Rohida, Sirohi, was captured by police after evading authorities for about a month while hiding in the rugged hills.
Police in Rajasthan's Sirohi district announced the arrest of a suspect linked to a robbery and assault on a local hotel owner in the Rohida area. The man was taken into custody after a month-long manhunt that saw him evade authorities by taking refuge in the region's difficult terrain.
According to officials, the suspect had been on the run for nearly thirty days, using the dense, rugged hills surrounding Rohida as a hideout. A coordinated search operation involving local police teams was launched after tips indicated his possible location.
The police said the operation culminated in the suspect's capture early on Wednesday, and he has been handed over to the district crime branch for further interrogation. Investigators will now focus on gathering evidence to build a case against him.
Local residents expressed relief that the alleged perpetrator has been apprehended, noting that the incident had caused anxiety among business owners in the area. The police reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining law and order in the district.
According to officials, the suspect had been on the run for nearly thirty days, using the dense, rugged hills surrounding Rohida as a hideout. A coordinated search operation involving local police teams was launched after tips indicated his possible location.
The police said the operation culminated in the suspect's capture early on Wednesday, and he has been handed over to the district crime branch for further interrogation. Investigators will now focus on gathering evidence to build a case against him.
Local residents expressed relief that the alleged perpetrator has been apprehended, noting that the incident had caused anxiety among business owners in the area. The police reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining law and order in the district.