Haryana Police nab criminal on the run arrested from Delhi

Four criminal cases were already registered against the accused, Hemraj, a resident of Thotwal village, at different police stations in Rewari and Bhiwani districts.

The special task force (STF) of Haryana Police has arrested a criminal from Delhi who had been absconding for the last five years. Four criminal cases were already registered against the accused, Hemraj, a resident of Thotwal village, at different police stations in Rewari and Bhiwani districts. Police had announced a reward of ₹10,000 for information leading to his arrest, police said in a release. HTC

The special task force (STF) of Haryana Police has arrested a criminal from Delhi who had been absconding for the last five years. (Getty Images)

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