Fugitive Arrested in Sunsari

Summary

Police in Sunsari have arrested Akashkumar Khatwe, a fugitive convicted in a rape case and accused in the Jenji movement. He had escaped after serving part of a 13-year sentence and still has more than 11 years of jail time remaining.

Key Points
  • Akashkumar Khatwe, 20, was arrested by police in Sunsari on Sunday.
  • He was convicted in a rape case and sentenced to 13 years in prison plus a fine of Rs 5 lakh.
  • Khatwe had served 1 year and 8 months in Jumkha jail before becoming a fugitive during the Jenji movement.
  • Police said he was taken to the District Police Complex Sunsari after arrest.
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