Crime: Wanted criminal arrested in Haryana's Nuh

Chandigarh: A criminal wanted by the Uttar Pradesh Police was arrested in Haryana's Nuh district on Tuesday, police said.

He has been identified as Zakir Hussain, a resident of Gangwani in Nuh, they said.

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"He was nabbed by a crime investigation team of Haryana Police following a tip-off," a police spokesperson said.

He said the initial investigation has revealed that Hussain was involved in loot and dacoity incidents in Agra in 2002.

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"He was absconding for a long time. The Agra Police had announced a reward of Rs 15,000 leading to his arrest," the spokesperson said.

A case under the relevant sections of law was registered against the accused and further probe is underway, he said. (PTI)

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