
The accused in police custody.
Jalandhar, June 1
The city police have arrested a proclaimed offender (PO) wanted in a case of theft and house-breaking. The accused has been identified as Rahul, a resident of Rameshwar Colony, Abadpura in Jalandhar.
According to the police, Rahul was wanted in a case registered against him under Section 457, 380, 411 and 34 of the IPC at police division number 6 in 2018. He had been absconding for more than four years. Police officials said a local court had in April this year declared Rahul as PO. Since then, the police was on the look out for him.
Following a tip-off, he was arrested from his residence at Rameshwar Colony on Thursday.