Bandipora, Oct 24: In a significant breakthrough in a long-pending case, Bandipora Police has arrested two absconders who had been evading arrest for the past 16 years in connection with a cheating and forgery case registered at Police Station Sumbal, officials said on Saturday.
According to an official statement, the accused have been identified as Ghulam Nabi Ganie, son of Ghulam Qadir Ganie, and Mst. Misra alias Sarwa, wife of Ghulam Nabi Ganie. Both are residents of Ganj-Lalpora Berua, Budgam, and are currently residing at Pamposh Colony, Palpora, Srinagar.
They were apprehended in Srinagar during the intervening night of October 23 and 24, 2026. Both accused had been absconding for the past 16 years, it said.
Following their arrest, both the accused were produced before the Court of JMIC Sumbal for further legal proceedings.
Bandipora Police reiterated its commitment to pursuing long-pending cases and ensuring that absconders are brought to justice in accordance with the law.
