AGTF arrests criminal on the run for 10 yrs
Jaipur: Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) in Churu district arrested Sunil Kumar, a notorious criminal ranked among the top 10 most wanted in the district Sunday. Sunil had a reward of Rs 15,000 on his head.
Sunil Kumar, a resident of Dhani Shyopura in the Rajgarh police station area, was named in 13 FIRs across police stations in Churu, Haryana, Nagaur, and Jaipur Rural. Many of these cases involve serious charges.
One notable incident in his record dates back to 2009, when he and his family members allegedly attacked a police team during an operation in Dadri Sadar, Haryana. That case was filed under charges including obstruction of govt work.
Sunil was absconding for the past 10 years. During this period, he changed his identity and started working as a farmer in Ganganagar area to avoid arrest. SPs from Churu and Jaipur Rural had announced a reward of Rs 15,000 for his capture.
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