Road accident case: Absconding convict arrested after 10 years

Mangaluru: A vehicle driver who had committed a fatal road accident at Aspin Hall godown, Panambur in 2007 and was absconding after the court convicted and sentenced him to imprisonment has been arrested by Panambur police on Thursday, October 12^th.

The arrested convict has been identified as Rajesh Naika (48), resident of Kotebagilu, municipal council site, Moodbidri.

Previously in 2008, the Court had issued a warrant for his arrest, but the accused was absconding for the last ten years changing his address. A special police team was formed for his arrest. He was finally captured on Thursday and produced in the court.

The operation was conducted under the leadership of Mangaluru north assistant police commissioner Rajendra D S and Panambur police inspector Rafik K M, PSI Umesh Kumar M N, warrant staff Shailendra K and Panambur rowdy squad officer and staff were successful in nabbing the convict.