Man on the run for 18 years after theft, assault case against him held by Dindoshi Police

Acting on a tip-off, the police officials set up surveillance and caught the suspect from the Santacruz area, said an official

The Dindoshi Police in Mumbai have arrested a fugitive accused, who had been on the run for 18 years after a theft and an assault case was registered against him, the police said on Tuesday.

It said that the arrest is related to a 2006 case of theft and assault in the Malad east area where the accused posed as a courier man to conduct the crime. 

The accused has been identified as Ramzan Nasruddin Shaikh, an official said.

According to the police sources the incident took place in 2006 when Shaikh along with his and an accomplice under the guise of posing as a parcel delivery person entered the victim's home. Once inside, his accomplice attacked the woman's husband, injuring him before making off with valuable items from the house.  

They said that following the crime, the police launched an investigation, during which Ramzan's name surfaced. However, he had fled the scene and remained at large for nearly two decades.

The arrest was made possible due to the persistent efforts under the guidance of DCP Smita Patil Zone XII and in charge Senior Police Inspector Raees Shaikh, the police said.

Acting on a tip-off, Sub-inspector Nitin Sawane and his team, set up surveillance and reportedly caught Ramzan from the Santacruz area.

Ramzan was produced before the Borivali court, where he was remanded to judicial custody, said an official.

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