Jammu, September 19: In a significant action against individuals evading judicial proceedings, the Crime Branch (EOW) Jammu arrested a long-time absconder who was wanted in connection with an old narcotics case.
The arrested accused has been identified as Amjad Ali Naik S/o Abdul Qadeer Naik, a resident of Ratnipora, District Shopian. According to the case details, Naik was wanted in connection with FIR No. 44/2004, registered U/S 8, 20 NDPS Act. The chargesheet in the case had already been presented before the Hon’ble Court of 2nd Additional Session Judge Jammu.
However, the accused allegedly remained unavailable to the authorities and had been absconding since 2018, thereby avoiding the ongoing judicial process for several years. Acting on the matter, the team of Crime Branch EOW Jammu succeeded in tracing and apprehending the accused.
Following his arrest, he was produced before the Hon’ble Court of 2nd Additional Session Judge Jammu for further proceedings in accordance with law. The arrest represents a significant development in a case that had remained pending due to the accused's prolonged absence.
The action also underscores the efforts of the Crime Branch to locate persons who have been evading the legal process and bring them before the competent courts.
SSP Crime Branch EOW Jammu, Faisal Qureshi has also issued a stern warning to long-absconding accused, to surrender and cooperate with the legal proceedings, failing which they may face further action in accordance with law.
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