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Crime
Rape suspect evading police for 16 months arrested by Narayanpur police in Rajasthan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 09:37 AM
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After eluding authorities for roughly 16 months, a man accused of rape was taken into custody by Narayanpur police in Rajasthan. The suspect, a resident of Ajabpura, is now being questioned about his movements and the case details.
Narayanpur police in Rajasthan announced the arrest of a man accused of rape who had managed to avoid detection for about 16 months. The suspect, identified as a resident of the village Ajabpura, was apprehended earlier this week following a coordinated operation.
Authorities said the arrest came after a prolonged chase that involved tracking the suspect's known hideouts and movement patterns. Police officials have not disclosed the exact location where the arrest took place, citing ongoing investigative procedures.
The police are now interrogating the accused to reconstruct his itinerary during the period of evasion and to gather further evidence related to the rape case. The investigation remains active, and officials have indicated that additional statements may be recorded as the inquiry progresses.
Local residents expressed relief at the development, noting that the suspect had been a source of fear in the community for over a year. The police thanked the public for any tips that may have aided the operation, while urging continued cooperation in future investigations.
The case underscores the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking fugitives in rural Rajasthan, and the successful capture is being hailed as a significant step toward delivering justice for the victim.
Authorities said the arrest came after a prolonged chase that involved tracking the suspect's known hideouts and movement patterns. Police officials have not disclosed the exact location where the arrest took place, citing ongoing investigative procedures.
The police are now interrogating the accused to reconstruct his itinerary during the period of evasion and to gather further evidence related to the rape case. The investigation remains active, and officials have indicated that additional statements may be recorded as the inquiry progresses.
Local residents expressed relief at the development, noting that the suspect had been a source of fear in the community for over a year. The police thanked the public for any tips that may have aided the operation, while urging continued cooperation in future investigations.
The case underscores the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking fugitives in rural Rajasthan, and the successful capture is being hailed as a significant step toward delivering justice for the victim.