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Crime
Mangalore Man Arrested After 11 Years Absconding in Attempted Murder Case
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 09:49 PM
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A man who had evaded police for 11 years in a case involving an attempted murder was arrested in Mangalore today.
Police in Mangalore arrested a suspect on Thursday after an 11‑year search. The arrest came after the suspect was located in a rented flat in the city.
The case dates back to 2013 when the suspect allegedly attempted to kill a businessman. He fled the scene and has been on the run since, evading law enforcement across Karnataka.
Mangalore City Police said the arrest was the result of a joint operation with the Karnataka Police Crime Branch. The suspect is now in custody and faces charges under the Indian Penal Code for attempted murder.
The case dates back to 2013 when the suspect allegedly attempted to kill a businessman. He fled the scene and has been on the run since, evading law enforcement across Karnataka.
Mangalore City Police said the arrest was the result of a joint operation with the Karnataka Police Crime Branch. The suspect is now in custody and faces charges under the Indian Penal Code for attempted murder.