Dwarka Police arrest proclaimed offender in dowry case after years on the run
Synopsis
A man declared a proclaimed offender in a 2019 dowry case has finally been arrested by Dwarka Police after over a year of evading a Delhi court order. The arrest is the second such operation by the same cell in under a fortnight, signalling a targeted crackdown on accused absconding in cases of crimes against women.
Key Takeaways
Jitender , 33, resident of Roop Nagar, Delhi , was arrested on 10 September 2026 by the Anti-Jail Bail and Proclaimed Offenders Cell of Dwarka District Police .
He was declared a proclaimed offender on 4 October 2024 by Metropolitan Magistrate Vaishali Singh at Dwarka Courts for evading trial in FIR No.
The case was registered at Mohan Garden Police Station under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 of the Indian Penal Code.
The arrest team was led by Inspector Harish Kumar under the supervision of ACP Subhash Malik and directed by DCP Kushal Pal Singh .
A separate proclaimed offender in a cruelty-against-women case was also arrested by the same cell on 8 September , days earlier.
The Anti-Jail Bail and Proclaimed Offenders Cell of Dwarka District Police, New Delhi, arrested a 33-year-old man on 10 September 2026 who had been evading trial in a dowry case for years and was formally declared a proclaimed offender by a Delhi court. The accused, Jitender, son of Hari Kishan and a resident of Roop Nagar, Delhi, was apprehended after a targeted intelligence operation.
Background of the Case
Jitender was named in FIR No. 400/19, registered at Mohan Garden Police Station under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 of the Indian Penal Code — provisions relating to matrimonial cruelty, criminal breach of trust, and common intent. On 4 October 2024, the court of Metropolitan Magistrate Vaishali Singh at Dwarka Courts, Delhi, formally declared him a proclaimed offender after he repeatedly failed to appear before the court.
How the Arrest Was Carried Out
Under the directions of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Dwarka District Kushal Pal Singh, a dedicated team was constituted under the supervision of ACP (Operations) Dwarka, Subhash Malik. The team was headed by Inspector Harish Kumar and comprised Head Constable Rahul Yadav and Constable Ashok of the Proclaimed Offenders and Jail Bail Cell.
On 10 September, the team received specific intelligence that Jitender was residing in Roop Nagar, Delhi. Acting swiftly, officers laid a trap in the area and successfully apprehended him. He was formally arrested under Section 35.1(D) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) by Mohan Garden Police Station. Police noted no prior criminal record against the accused beyond the current case.
Part of a Wider Crackdown
This arrest is the latest in a sustained drive by Dwarka District Police against individuals evading legal proceedings. Earlier, on 8 September, the same Anti-Jail Bail and Proclaimed Offenders Cell had arrested a 39-year-old man who had been declared a proclaimed offender in a separate case of cruelty against women. The back-to-back arrests signal a sharper operational focus on absconding accused in gender-related crimes. This comes amid a broader push by Delhi courts to ensure accountability in cases under Section 498A, which has historically seen high rates of accused absconding before trial.
What Happens Next
With Jitender now in custody, the case is expected to proceed before the Dwarka Courts, where trial proceedings had stalled due to his prolonged absence. Police said the operation reflects their continued commitment to tracing and producing all proclaimed offenders before the judicial system, particularly in cases involving crimes against women.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jitender and why was he arrested by Dwarka Police?
Jitender is a 33-year-old resident of Roop Nagar, Delhi, arrested for evading trial in a dowry case registered at Mohan Garden Police Station under Sections 498A, 406, and 34 of the Indian Penal Code. He had been declared a proclaimed offender by Dwarka Courts on 4 October 2024 after repeatedly failing to appear before the court.
What is a proclaimed offender and how is one declared as such?
A proclaimed offender is a person formally declared by a court to be evading arrest or trial, typically after repeated non-appearance. In this case, Metropolitan Magistrate Vaishali Singh at Dwarka Courts issued the proclamation on 4 October 2024, enabling police to intensify efforts to trace and apprehend the accused.
Under which law was Jitender arrested?
Jitender was arrested under Section 35.1(D) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which governs the arrest of proclaimed offenders in India. The arrest was executed by Mohan Garden Police Station following the intelligence operation by Dwarka's Anti-Jail Bail and Proclaimed Offenders Cell.
Is this the only recent proclaimed offender arrest by Dwarka Police?
No — on 8 September 2026, the same Anti-Jail Bail and Proclaimed Offenders Cell arrested a 39-year-old man who had been declared a proclaimed offender in a separate case of cruelty against women. The two arrests within days of each other reflect a sustained operational focus on absconding accused in gender-related crimes.
What happens to the case now that Jitender has been arrested?
With Jitender in custody, the trial proceedings at Dwarka Courts — which had been stalled due to his prolonged absence — are expected to resume. The court will now be able to proceed with the hearing in FIR No. 400/19 registered in 2019.
