17/10/2025
Anantnag Police Catch 26-Year Fugitive Alongside Four Other Long-Term Absconders in Major Crackdown
Anantnag, October 17, 2025: In a significant crackdown on long-term absconders, Anantnag Police have successfully apprehended five individuals who had been evading arrest for years in connection with serious criminal offenses, including abduction, r**e, and theft.
_Details of Arrested Absconders:_
1. Mohd Yasin Wani, S/O Mohd Maqbool Wani, R/O Brenti Batpora Dailgam, A/P Nagam Kokernag. He was evading arrest in case FIR No. 90/2005 under sections 366, 376 RPC of Police Station Kokernag.
2. Abdul Gani Dar, S/O Juma Dar, R/O Pindobal, A/P Singhpora Ashmuqam. He was wanted in case FIR No. 49/2000 under section 366 RPC of Police Station Kokernag.
3. Sabir Khatana, S/O Shafi Khatana, R/O Ahlan Gadole. He was involved in FIR No. 101/1999 under sections 376, 366, 109 RPC of Police Station Kokernag.
4. Riyaz Ahmad Gigi, S/O Mohd Qasim Gigi, R/O Lamed, Kulgam. He was wanted, in connection with FIR No. 02/2022 and 26/2022 of PS Srigufwara under sections 457, 380, 411, 34, 201 IPC.
5. Manzoor Ahmad Bakerwal, S/O Kaloo Bakerwal, R/O Jorda Arnas Reasi, A/P Noorpora Tral. He was Involved, in case FIR No. 02/2022 and 26/2022 of PS Srigufwara under sections 457, 380, 411, 34, 201 IPC.
All five accused were produced before the different Hon'ble Courts and are now in judicial custody.
These arrests reflect the continued commitment of Anantnag Police to bring all offenders to justice, no matter how long they have been absconding. The department remains dedicated to maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety and security of the public.
Jkp District Anantnag