Theft suspect from Bantwal, on the run for 18 months, nabbed in Kerala

Police in Kerala have taken into custody a suspect linked to a theft case filed in Bantwal, Karnataka. The individual had been missing for approximately 18 months before the recent arrest. Local law enforcement in Bantwal had issued notices and pursued leads, but the suspect managed to stay out of reach until he was located in Kerala. The arrest is expected to facilitate further investigation and possible filing of charges in the original case. Authorities have not disclosed the exact location of the arrest or the suspect's identity pending formal procedures.