Who is Salim Khan, also known as Salim Wastik?

Salim Khan, now known as Salim Wastik, is a YouTuber who was arrested by Delhi Police after being a fugitive for 31 years for a 1995 kidnapping and murder.

How did Salim Khan evade capture for over two decades?

Salim Khan jumped bail in 2000, reportedly faked his death, adopted new identities, and built a career as a YouTuber, which eventually led to his recapture.

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Fugitive YouTuber Caught After 31 Years for Murder

Q: What crime was Salim Khan convicted of in 1997?

Salim Khan was convicted of the kidnapping and murder of 13-year-old Sandeep Bansal, which occurred in January 1995.

26 Apr

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Summary

A YouTuber, previously convicted of murder, was arrested after 31 years on the run.
He was apprehended by Delhi Police's crime branch for a 1995 kidnapping and murder.
The fugitive had gained fame on YouTube under a new identity after jumping bail in 2000.

Fugitive YouTuber Caught After 31 Years for Murder

Delhi Police's crime branch has apprehended Salim Khan, a YouTuber who had been a fugitive for 31 years. Khan was originally convicted in 1997 for the kidnapping and murder of 13-year-old Sandeep Bansal, a crime committed in January 1995. After receiving ransom demands that were met but did not lead to the boy's return, police identified Khan, a martial arts instructor at the victim's school, as a suspect.