Kerala fugitive arrested in Mangaluru after six years on the run

Police in Mangaluru confirmed that a man originally from Kerala, who had evaded authorities for six years, was arrested on Thursday. The individual had been listed as absconding in a criminal case, prompting a multi‑state search that culminated in his capture in Karnataka. Officials said the arrest was made after a routine check at a local market, where the suspect was identified through a pending warrant. The police have taken him into custody and will forward the case to the relevant Kerala authorities for further investigation. No details about the underlying charges have been disclosed pending formal statements from the investigating agencies.