Valsad SOG Arrests Liquor Case Fugitive After 17 Years from Vapi
Justice Catches Up: Most Wanted Bootlegger Evades Law Since 2009, Finally Nabbbed Near Vapi Vaishali Bridge
In a major breakthrough for the Valsad Special Operations Group (SOG), a high-profile fugitive wanted in multiple liquor-related offenses has been apprehended after a staggering 17 years on the run. The accused, who had been successfully playing hide-and-seek with the police since 2009, was finally intercepted near the busy Vaishali Bridge in Vapi.
The SOG team, acting on a precise intelligence tip-off, executed a clinical operation to capture the individual who had become a “headache” for the local authorities. By constantly changing his identity and shifting residences across various states, the accused managed to remain off the grid for nearly two decades. His arrest marks the closing of several long-pending cases in the Dungri Police Station records.
Accused Arvind alias Hemant Tandel Arrested: Linked to 4 Serious Offenses
The arrested individual has been identified as Arvind alias Hemant Tandel. According to official police records, Tandel was the primary suspect in four major cases registered at the Dungri Police Station under the Prohibition Act in 2009.
Details of the Operation:
- The Lead: SOG received a specific tip that the fugitive was seen frequenting the Vapi industrial area.
- The Trap: A specialized team set up a covert watch at the Vapi Vaishali Bridge, a high-traffic zone where the suspect was expected to pass.
- The Capture: As soon as Arvind Tandel was identified, the team moved in and secured him before he could attempt another escape.
Transferred to Dungri Police for Deep-Dive Investigation
Following his initial apprehension and interrogation by the SOG, Arvind Tandel has been handed over to the Dungri Police for further legal proceedings. The local police are now seeking his remand to investigate his activities during the 17-year period of absconding.
Key Investigation Points:
- Shelter and Identity: Where did the accused hide for 17 years, and who provided him with logistical support?
- Criminal Network: Was he involved in other illegal liquor syndicates or criminal activities during his time as a fugitive?
- Accomplices: Police are looking to identify the other gang members who were involved with him in the original 2009 cases.
This arrest is a significant milestone in the ongoing campaign led by the Valsad Superintendent of Police (SP) to clear long-standing “Most Wanted” lists and bring closure to cold cases.
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