Pune News: Yerawada Police Arrest Fugitive Accused After 20 Years; Nabbed in Beed
The Yerawada Police in Pune have arrested a fugitive accused who had been absconding for nearly 20 years in a criminal case registered in 2006. The accused, identified as Nazeer Mustafa Khan (46), was traced to Parli in Beed district after police received confidential information about his whereabouts. He was arrested with the assistance of local police and brought to Yerawada Police Station for further legal proceedings.
Fugitive Accused Arrested After Two Decades
Pune: In a significant operation, the Yerawada Police have arrested a fugitive accused who had been absconding for approximately 20 years in a case registered at the police station in 2006.
According to a press release issued by Yerawada Police Station on October 27, 2026, the accused was wanted in a case registered under Sections 363, 366(A) and 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). A court had reportedly issued a proclamation after the accused absconded.
During efforts to trace him, police received preliminary information that he was residing in the Ambad area of Jalna district. However, initial attempts to locate him there were unsuccessful.
Confidential Information Helps Police Trace the Accused
Senior Police Inspector Umesh Gite was informed about the investigation and directed the team to intensify efforts to trace the accused.
Police personnel, including Ganesh Rathod, Police Sub-Inspector Sandeep Jaybhay and Somnath Gayakwad, visited the suspected location in Jalna district. When the accused could not be found, the team continued its investigation.
During the search, Police Sub-Inspector Sandeep Jaybhay and Police Sub-Inspector Sainath Mhaske received confidential information indicating that the accused was currently residing in Parli, Beed district.
Further inquiry revealed that the accused had allegedly been changing his address and mobile number frequently to avoid being traced. He was also reportedly avoiding contact with his brother and other relatives.
Accused Allegedly Changed Locations to Avoid Arrest
According to the police press release, the accused had allegedly lived at different locations over the years, including Sayyadnagar, Hadapsar and Lohegaon in Pune, Ambad in Jalna district, Parli and Majalgaon in Beed district, and Gangakhed in Parbhani district.
Police said he would reportedly stay at one location for two to three days before moving elsewhere, making it difficult for investigators to trace him.
Acting on the information received, the Yerawada Police team coordinated with local police in the Parli area and laid a trap to apprehend him.
Arrested in Parli, Beed District
During the operation, the police team apprehended the suspect while he was allegedly attempting to flee. When questioned, he identified himself as Nazeer Mustafa Khan, aged 46, a resident of Rajangali, near Ayesha Colony and an Urdu school in Parli, Beed district.
The accused was taken to Parli Police Station, where legal formalities were completed. He was subsequently brought to Yerawada Police Station for further investigation.
Police said the investigation is continuing.
Senior Officers Supervised the Operation
The operation was carried out under the guidance of Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Police Sanjay Darade and Additional Commissioner of Police Manoj Patil, along with other senior officers.
The team worked under the supervision of Senior Police Inspector Umesh Gite of Yerawada Police Station, with support from other police officers and personnel involved in the investigation.
The arrest marks a significant development in a case in which the accused had allegedly remained untraceable for nearly two decades.