New Delhi, February 17 A life convict who had been on the run since 2021 after escaping from prison was arrested near Delhi's Anand Vihar Railway Station, police said on Tuesday.
The accused, Robin Tamang alias Jojo (45), was convicted of killing his friend in 2013 during an argument.
According to police, he was released from Mandoli Jail on a three-week furlough on September 3, 2021, which was extended periodically until March 15, 2021. However, the accused failed to surrender on the due date and remained at large.
The case dates back to 2013 when Tamang went to the house of a woman acquaintance and called his friend Neeraj outside.
A fight broke out between the two men over their relationship with the woman, during which Tamang killed Neeraj by stabbing him multiple times in the chest. The accused then fled the scene.
After his release on furlough, Tamang went into hiding and frequently changed his location, moving between his native village in West Bengal and other states, including Nagaland, Meghalaya, Haryana, and the NCR region, police said.
While on the run, he worked as a helper at roadside eateries and food stalls to conceal his identity, they added.
A police team was formed to track his movements. Recently, his movements towards Delhi were traced, following which the team laid a trap at the railway station and arrested him on February 15.
