National News 2025-07-04

APPREHENSION OF PAROLE JUMPER CONVICTED TO 10 YEARS IMPRISONMENT IN RAPE CASE

Mahesh Chandra - Delhi

? Accused committed rape in 2015 after intoxicating the victim

? He was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in January 2024

? Released on interim bail in March 2025 on medical grounds, failed to surrender in May 2025

? Was absconding since and planning to shift residence to evade sentence

INCIDENT

On 23.01.2015, the accused committed rape upon a woman in the area of Laxmi Nagar, Delhi, after allegedly intoxicating her. On the basis of the victim’s complaint, a case was registered vide FIR No. 212/17 u/s 376 IPC at PS Shakarpur, East District, Delhi.

During the investigation, Aditya Kumar, Basai Darapur, Ramesh Nagar, Delhi, was arrested. The Hon’ble Court vide order dated 19.01.2024, convicted him and awarded 10 years rigorous imprisonment. He remained in judicial custody until he was granted interim bail on medical grounds by the Hon’ble Court on 06.03.2025.

As per bail conditions, he was directed to surrender before Central Jail No.11, Mandoli, Delhi on 05.05.2025, after completion of treatment. However, he failed to surrender and went absconding, violating court orders.

INFORMATION & TEAM OPERATION

Acting on directions from senior officers to locate and apprehend absconding convicts and parole jumpers in heinous crimes, a dedicated team led by Inspector Manmeet Malik, comprising HC Amit and HC Sonu Tomar under the close supervision of ACP Ramesh Lamba, was tasked with tracing Aditya Kumar.

Based on specific input developed by HC Amit, it was learned that the absconder was hiding in the Ramesh Nagar–Moti Nagar area of Delhi. The team conducted surveillance at multiple suspected hideouts and made discreet inquiries into his associates and movements.

After nearly 12–14 hours of continuous watch, the team zeroed in on a building near B-Block, Ramesh Nagar. Upon strong suspicion, a raid was conducted, and Aditya Kumar was successfully apprehended from the first floor of the said building.

He was immediately brought to the office of the Inter-State Cell, Crime Branch, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi for further interrogation and legal proceedings.

INTERROGATION:

During sustained interrogation, Aditya Kumar admitted that he was granted interim bail on 06.03.2025 and was required to surrender on 05.05.2025. However, to avoid further incarceration, he chose not to surrender and instead planned to sell off his assets and shift his residence permanently to avoid detection and legal consequences.

PROFILE OF ACCUSED PERSONS:

Name: Aditya Kumar

Age: 34 Years

Education: 12th Pass

Occupation: Private Job

Permanent Address: Basai Darapur, Moti Nagar, Delhi

The Crime Branch, Delhi Police remains committed to its mission of ensuring that convicts and parole jumpers are brought to justice, especially in heinous crime cases.

Bureau Chief Mahesh Chandra - Delhi

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Date: 02-04-2026