Mumbai Police Nabs Absconding Criminal After 14 Years In Telangana

Mumbai: The D B Marg Police have arrested Anand Hanumanta Sangi, a hardened criminal who had been absconding for the past 14 years in connection with a 2011 attempted armed robbery case. The arrest was made in Telangana’s Yadadri district following a meticulously planned operation by the Mumbai Police.

The case dates back to 2011, when an FIR was registered at DB Marg Police Station under IPC Sections 399 and 402 (related to criminal conspiracy to commit dacoity), along with the Arms Act Sections 3, 4, and 25, and Maharashtra Police Act Section 37(1)(A). Sangi had managed to evade arrest ever since, even escaping a police trap set up in Mira-Bhayandar about a year ago.

According to police sources, Sangi had completely severed contact with known associates and family, making it difficult to trace him. However, a breakthrough came last month when intelligence indicated that he was residing near the village of Mariyala in Telangana. A DB Marg Police team was immediately dispatched to locate him.

The team learned that Sangi was living in the forest area on the outskirts of the village. Further investigation revealed that he had obtained a house through the Indira Awas Yojana, a government housing scheme. Using this information, officers disguised themselves as housing scheme officials and approached Sangi at his residence. After tactfully gaining his trust, they apprehended him.

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During interrogation, Sangi admitted to his involvement in the 2011 attempted armed robbery case. He was formally arrested in accordance with Supreme Court guidelines and was produced before the Girgaon Court (Court No. 18) for remand. Significantly, Sangi also has a prior murder case registered against him at Bhayandar Police Station in 2008.

Accused identified as Anand Hanumanta Sangi (38), resident of Bhayander (East) amd his Native Village is Mariyala, Taluka: Bommalaramaram, District: Yadadri, Telangana. The arrest was carried out by the Wanted & Absconding Unit of the Girgaon Division under the jurisdiction of DCP Zone 2, with guidance from Additional Commissioner of Police (South Region), DCP Dr. Mohit Kumar Garg, Zone 2 and ACP Dnyaneshwar Wagh, Girgaon Division. The successful operation reflects the persistent efforts of the Mumbai Police in tracking and apprehending long-time absconders.