A suspect in a murder case who had been missing for 20 years has been arrested. The individual, 47 year old Lallan Jaga from Bhajani Municipality 8, disappeared on May 30, 2004, after being linked to a homicide.
He was apprehended by police in the Beluwa Chowk area of Madhuban Municipality 4, Dhodhari Bazaar, with assistance from the Area Police Office in Rajapur, Bardia.
Suspect Arrested After 20 Years
The suspect, originally from Bhajani Municipality 8 in Kailali, had been missing for nearly two decades due to allegations of homicide. Police successfully located him in Bardia through collaboration with local law enforcement.
This arrest marks a significant breakthrough in a case that had remained unresolved for 20 years.
Police Investigation Underway
Authorities are currently investigating the case and plan to take appropriate actions. This arrest highlights the police’s commitment to locating long missing individuals. Finding long missing defendants is crucial for criminal investigations and law enforcement in Nepal.