In a remarkable feat of persistence, the Oshiwara police in Mumbai have successfully arrested a man who had been evading the law for over thirty years. The accused, identified as H Yadav, was wanted in connection with a serious case of attempted murder dating back to 1994.
The Crime and the Decades-Long Disappearance
The case originates from an incident of attempted murder that took place in the Oshiwara area of Mumbai in 1994. Following the alleged crime, H Yadav fled the city, effectively vanishing without a trace. His disappearance prompted the judicial system to issue a non-bailable arrest warrant against him, but for years, leads remained cold and his whereabouts unknown.
The Breakthrough: Pre-Election Reviews and Digital Tracking
The turning point came recently as part of a systematic review drive initiated by the police force. With municipal corporation elections approaching, senior officials directed teams to re-examine old, pending cases and intensify the search for long-wanted accused individuals.
During this focused probe into the 1994 case, investigators managed to obtain a current phone number linked to Yadav. Using this crucial digital lead, they tracked his location to Uttar Pradesh, where he had been living in hiding.
The Arrest and Court Production
Acting swiftly on the intelligence, a dedicated team from the Oshiwara police station traveled to Uttar Pradesh. On New Year's Eve, they located and apprehended Yadav, bringing an end to his three-decade-long life on the run.
The accused was subsequently transported back to Mumbai, where he was formally produced before a local court to face the long-pending charges. This arrest highlights how renewed investigative efforts, even years later, can deliver justice.
The successful operation underscores the police's commitment to revisiting cold cases and demonstrates that the law can catch up with fugitives, no matter how much time has passed.
