23-Year-Old Arrested for 2018 Minor Rape Case

Pawan Kumar, 23, has been arrested for allegedly raping a minor in Shahdara in 2018. Kumar had been evading arrest, hiding in Uttar Pradesh. He was declared a proclaimed offender in October 2022. Acting on a tip-off, police apprehended him in Meerut on Monday. Further investigation is ongoing.

A 23-year-old man named Pawan Kumar has been arrested for allegedly raping a minor six years ago, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Kumar had been evading arrest and was hiding in Uttar Pradesh.

The alleged crime took place in Shahdara in 2018. Kumar was declared a proclaimed offender on October 14, 2022, according to police.

Acting on a tip-off, authorities arrested Kumar in Meerut on Monday. The investigation continues, officials added.

(With inputs from agencies.)