Rape accused in JK held after evading arrest for almost 30 years

Jammu, Oct 16 (PTI) An accused in a rape and kidnapping case who was absconding for nearly 30 years was arrested in the Jhajjar Kotli area of Jammu district, officials said.

The case was registered against Abdul Hameed, a resident of Khadwani Harpora in Anantnag, in 1996, they added.

Police said acting on a tip-off, a team apprehended Hameed and a warrant was issued under Section 512 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).

He will be produced in court, they added. PTI AB ANM ZMN