The Times of India

CBI arrests final absconding accused in 2002 Garhwa Fort idol theft and murder case after 24 years

The CBI has apprehended the final fugitive in the 2002 Garhwa Fort idol theft and murder case, bringing all four wanted individuals to justice over two decades later. Ramnarayan alias Hyder was arrested in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh. The crime involved the brutal murder of a watchman and the theft of an ancient Buddha idol from a protected monument. This marks a significant closure for the long-standing investigation.