Fugitive Caught After Two Years on Run in Cheque Bounce Case

Prantij police have apprehended a man who had been on the run for two years. The arrest followed the issuance of a conviction warrant against him under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, related to a cheque bounce case. This action was part of a broader directive from senior officials to track down absconding convicts. Gandhinagar range DIG Virendra Singh Yadav and Sabarkantha superintendent of police Parthrajsinh Gohil instructed police teams to intensify their search for wanted offenders. A head constable received crucial confidential information regarding the whereabouts of the accused, identified as Mansukh Ravji Patel. Patel, originally from Modasa, had been residing in Takhatgadh village within the Prantij taluka. Acting swiftly on the tip-off, police personnel apprehended him at his reported location. The accused was then produced before the court and handed over for further legal proceedings.

This apprehension highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to ensure justice is served, even for those who attempt to evade it for extended periods. The successful capture of Patel demonstrates the effectiveness of diligent police work and the utilization of intelligence gathering to bring fugitives to account. His case will now proceed through the judicial system.