Mangaluru: CCB arrests absconding habitual offender wanted in 10 cases after two years

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Mar 21, 2026: The City Crime Branch (CCB) police of the Mangaluru City Police Commissionerate have arrested a habitual offender who had been absconding for nearly two years and evading court appearances in multiple criminal cases.

The accused, identified as Faraz alias Mohammed Faraz (32), a resident of Deralakatte, was wanted in around 10 cases registered across various police stations in the city.

According to police, the cases against him include robbery, attempt to murder, drug peddling, theft, and assault on prison officials while obstructing them from discharging their duties. After securing bail, he failed to appear before the court and had been on the run since then.

Police said four cases — including attempt to murder, robbery, assault, and theft — are registered at Ullal police station. Two cases each are registered at Konaje and North police stations, involving charges such as assault, criminal intimidation, theft, kidnapping, and robbery.

Additionally, one case each is registered at Barke police station for attempt to murder and obstruction of public servants, and at Urwa police station for drug peddling.

Faraz is also listed as a rowdy-sheeter at Ullal police station, with six warrants and one proclamation pending against him.

He has now been handed over to Urwa police station for further legal action. The operation to trace and arrest him was carried out by officers and staff of the CCB unit.