Central District Police in New Delhi arrested a proclaimed offender linked to a 2014 theft case on 24 July 2026, ending years of evasion by the accused. The suspect, identified as Malkhan alias Saleem (33), a resident of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, was apprehended near Kashmiri Gate Bus Stop following sustained technical surveillance and intelligence inputs.

How the Arrest Unfolded

A dedicated police team from Police Station Dariyaganj — comprising Head Constable Mahaveer, Head Constable Sunil, and Constable Bhupender — was constituted under the supervision of the Station House Officer (SHO), PS Dariyaganj, and the overall guidance of the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Dariyaganj. The team conducted multiple raids, including at the accused's residence, but initially failed to locate him.

The breakthrough came when police received specific intelligence on 24 July 2026 that the accused was present near Kashmiri Gate Bus Stop. Acting on the tip-off, the team moved swiftly to the location and apprehended Malkhan alias Saleem. According to the official press release, 'Acting swiftly, the team reached the location and, at the instance of the informer, apprehended Malkhan @ Saleem from Bus Stop Kashmiri Gate.'

Legal Background and Proclaimed Offender Status

Verification confirmed that Malkhan alias Saleem had been declared a Proclaimed Offender by the court of Dr Raj Kumar Singh, JMFC-05, Central, Tis Hazari Courts, on 13 January 2026. The original case — FIR No. 401/2014 — was registered at PS Dariyaganj under Sections 379, 356, 411, and 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), relating to theft and related offences.

Notably, this is not an isolated case of criminal conduct. According to the police press release, 54 criminal cases have been registered against the accused, establishing him as a habitual offender with a long history of alleged criminal involvement.

Part of a Sustained Drive Against Absconders

The arrest forms part of the Central District Police's ongoing special drive targeting proclaimed offenders — individuals who have been formally declared absconders by courts after failing to appear for judicial proceedings. This drive reflects a wider push by Delhi Police to ensure that individuals evading the justice system are traced and produced before courts.

This is part of a broader pattern: Delhi's courts have repeatedly flagged the backlog of proclaimed offender cases, with thousands of accused remaining untraceable across the capital's districts. Sustained technical surveillance and informer networks have become the primary tools for resolving such long-pending matters.

What Happens Next

The accused has been taken into custody and further legal proceedings are under way in accordance with the law. He is expected to be produced before the court at Tis Hazari, where judicial proceedings in FIR No. 401/2014 will resume. Police said efforts to trace other absconding accused under the special drive are continuing.