Varanasi: A team of Ballia police on Monday arrested a fraudster from Pahadi gate of BLW (Banaras Locomotive Works) in Varanasi.Ballia SP S Anand told TOI that one Rajan Singh of Varanasi, who had been dodging district police for past few months, was arrested near his residence at Pahadi Gate under the limits of Manduadih police station by a police team led by inspector Bansdih Mohan Singh. The cops recovered cash worth Rs 5,990 and a mobile phone from him.Rajan had come under police radar after one Awadhesh Pandey of Bakwa area lodged a complaint against him few months ago. The latter alleged that after Rajan got to know that he was interested in getting a bar license, he took him in confidence by claiming to have helpful connections. After he realised he had gained Awadheshs trust, Rajan sought Rs 30 lakhs from him, after receiving which he fled, said police.On failing to find Rajan, Awadhesh filed a police complaint, but Rajan kept dodging the cops. After getting inputs about his presence at his home, cops raided the place and nabbed him near Pahadi gate. Several other criminal cases were lodged againt Rajan, said police. tnnWe also published the following articles recently3 cops booked after undertrial escapes from police custodyA 25-year-old criminal, Mohammad Wajid, was arrested after a police encounter in Amroha. He had escaped from police custody by pushing a constable after appearing in court for a bike theft case. Wajid has multiple cases against him, including theft, robbery, and attempt to murder. Three constables were suspended for negligence. Meanwhile, in other incidents, a bootlegger escaped from police custody in Ahmedabad, and two individuals attempted suicide while in police custody in Kolhapur. Investigations are underway in both cases.AIIMS-Rishikesh busts man posing as doctor, hands him over to policeAn individual posing as a doctor was apprehended at AIIMS-Rishikesh, raising concerns about illegal activities and patient manipulation. The impersonator had a stethoscope and claimed to be a neurologist affiliated with the institution. He had records of previous patients and conducted transactions using his mobile phone. The New Delhi Municipal Council conducted an anti-encroachment drive around AIIMS following pollution concerns, and the rafting season has begun in Rishikesh with fare hikes expected.Undertrial who escaped from police custody held after encounterA 25-year-old undertrial named Mohammad Wajid, who had escaped from police custody in Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested following a police encounter. He had planned to escape after learning about his wifes affair and wanting to kill the man involved. Three constables were suspended for negligence. Wajid has multiple cases against him, including attempted murder. In another incident, eight police personnel in Jhansi were dismissed for negligence after three undertrials escaped from a prison van. The police officials had left the van unguarded.

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