Habitual offender arrested after chase in Thiruvananthapuram
Police in Thiruvananthapuram have arrested a habitual offender, Suresh, following a dramatic chase in Balaramapuram. The suspect, who has a history of nearly 40 criminal cases, was wanted for a recent assault and robbery.
Why it matters
The arrest of a repeat offender addresses local community safety concerns and highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts against organized anti-social activities.
The Thiruvananthapuram Rural police arrested a habitual offender after a dramatic chase in Balaramapuram on Tuesday.
The accused, identified as Suresh alias Jambulingam Suresh, who hails from Balaramapuram, had allegedly been evading arrest after a case involving an attack on a woman and her daughter on August 20.
The accused had allegedly trespassed into their house and assaulted them before fleeing away with a mobile phone. A case was subsequently registered by the Balaramapuram police.
According to the police, Suresh had been hiding in makeshift shelters in Punnakkad, near Balaramapuram. During the investigation, the police received information that he was staying on the upper floor of an unfinished building.
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