In a meticulously planned operation, Delhi Police’s Crime Branch has arrested Raju Kumar, a 32-year-old absconder in a high-profile 2018 illegal liquor case. The capture in Madanpur Khadar marks the end of a prolonged chase that saw Kumar dodge police and court summons for almost 12 months.
The case originated at Hazrat Nizamuddin station, where on October 30, 2018, officers raided a Mahindra Bolero and uncovered 60 cartons of contraband alcohol. The vehicle, bearing UP-14 BT plates, was registered to Kumar. After prosecution filed charges and trial commenced, bail was granted—but Kumar vanished from proceedings, leading to his proclaimed offender status on June 13, 2025.
Acting on secret intelligence, the Central Range team from Kamla Market sprang into action. ACP Satendra Mohan’s oversight guided Inspector Veer Singh’s unit, bolstered by ASI Deep Chand and constables Sandeep and Vinod. Advanced tracking and stakeouts pinpointed Kumar’s hideout.
Background checks paint Kumar as a school dropout who entered Bhogal’s underworld of bootlegging early in life. He boasts a criminal dossier with six Excise Act violations. Despite his fugitive status, he persisted in clandestine sales.
Seized on April 28, 2026, Kumar faced court the next day and was sent to jail. This success highlights the synergy of human intelligence and tech in modern policing. As Delhi battles rising illicit liquor trade, such arrests disrupt supply chains and deter aspiring smugglers, promising safer streets ahead.
