Bantwal: Theft case accused absconding for 18 months arrested in Kerala

Mangalore Today News Network

Bantwal, Oct 15, 2026: Vitla police have arrested Ramshid, a native of Malappuram in Kerala, who had been evading court proceedings for around 18 months in a theft case.

The accused was wanted in connection with Vitla Police Station Crime No. 110/2019, registered under Sections 457 and 380 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). He had been absconding and avoiding court appearances for approximately 18 months.

On October 13, 2026, Assistant Sub-Inspector Jayaram and Constable Shivananda (PC 2462) of Vitla Police Station arrested Ramshid at Wandoor in Nilambur, Kerala, and produced him before the court.

The court subsequently remanded the accused to judicial custody.