Srinagar, October 18, 2025 : In a significant breakthrough, Srinagar Police have arrested six long-time absconders involved in various criminal cases — some of whom had managed to evade arrest for over two decades.
According to police, the arrested individuals have been identified as:
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Mehraj-ud-Din Marazi, son of Mohd Abdullah Marazi, resident of Sonwar, Srinagar — absconding for 11 years in FIR No. 21/2015 under Sections 8/21, 22, 29 NDPS Act, Police Station Lalbazar.
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Arshid Ahmad Shoora, son of Ab Rashid Shoora, resident of Bota Kadal Lalbazar (presently at Hamchi Saidpora, Hazratbal), evading arrest for 8 years in a case under the NI Act, PS Lalbazar.
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Habibulla Bhat, son of Ab Samad, resident of Kralpora Kupwara, presently at Lalbazar — absconding for 27 years in FIR No. 39/1998 under Section 294 RPC, PS Shergarhi.
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Gowhar Ahmad Wani, son of Wali Mohammad Wani, resident of Arigam Budgam — evading arrest for 4 years in FIR No. 52/2021 under Sections 379, 511 IPC, PS Shergarhi.
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Mashooq Ahmad Sheikh, son of Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh, resident of Ramnagri Shopian (presently at Gulshan Nagar, Nowgam, Srinagar) — evading arrest for 4 years in FIR No. 119/2009 under Section 379 RPC, PS Shergarhi.
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Uneeb Mukhtiyar Nathkhan, son of Mukhtiyar Nathkhan, resident of 90 Feet Road, Soura — absconding for 16 years in FIR No. 119/2009 under Section 379 RPC, PS Shergarhi.
Acting on credible intelligence, a special police team carried out targeted operations at multiple locations leading to their arrest. After completing legal formalities, the accused were produced before the Hon’ble Court in Srinagar.
Srinagar Police reiterated their commitment to uphold the rule of law and bring all fugitives to justice, regardless of how long they’ve been evading arrest.
