Hyderabad Police Apprehend Murder Suspect After 14-Year Manhunt

Police in Hyderabad have successfully arrested a murder case accused and known rowdy sheeter who had been evading capture for 14 years following his release on bail.

The suspect has been identified as Vishnav Kishan Das, also known as V. Ganesh Maharaj, originally from Uttar Pradesh. He was booked as the second accused in a murder case filed at Sultan Bazar Police Station in 2010.

According to law enforcement officials, the man surrendered in connection with the case in 2010 and secured bail in 2012. He subsequently went into hiding and managed to avoid court proceedings for more than a decade.

A rowdy sheet had been opened against him as far back as 1999, marking his long history of involvement with law enforcement.

Identity Alteration to Evade Justice

During their investigation, police uncovered that the accused had allegedly modified his identity in official records, including his Aadhaar document and other identification papers. He reportedly used these altered credentials while residing in the Malakpet area.

The suspect's criminal record spans 21 cases registered across Hyderabad and neighbouring districts. These cases encompass charges of murder, attempted murder, theft, and violations of the Arms Act.

Following intelligence inputs, a dedicated police team conducted surveillance and tracking operations that ultimately led to his apprehension, concluding the extended search for the absconding individual.

Authorities have initiated a parallel investigation to look into the alleged fraudulent modification of identity documents used by the accused.