In a major breakthrough, the Mangaluru City Crime Branch (CCB) has apprehended a 27-year-old fugitive, Mohammad Abdul Fayaan, who was absconding despite 24 active criminal cases registered across Dakshina Kannada and Mangaluru.
🔹 Background & Arrest
Fayaan, a resident of Manjanady, Mangaluru, had been released on bail but failed to appear in court. His charges include:
- Theft in government offices, schools, and shops
- Attempt to murder
- Assault on fellow inmates and jail staff during judicial custody
🔹 Operation & Handover
The CCB team tracked and arrested him on July 22, after which he was handed over to Barke police station for further legal action.
🔹 Geographical Spread of Offences
The accused was involved in crimes under multiple jurisdictions:
- Mangaluru City: Konaje and Ullal police stations
- Dakshina Kannada: Bantwal Town, Bantwal Rural, Uppinangady, Kadaba, and Puttur Town
- Kerala: Multiple unconfirmed criminal cases
🔹 Legal Proceedings
Courts had issued 24 non-bailable warrants against Fayaan, marking him as a repeat and dangerous offender. Police say his criminal activity spanned multiple districts and states.
The arrest underscores the vigilance and coordinated effort of the Mangaluru CCB in bringing long-absconding criminals to justice.