Delhi Crime Branch Nab Fugitive Nitesh Dahiya in POCSO and Murder Case After a Year-Long Hunt
New Delhi: In a major breakthrough, the Delhi Crime Branch has re-arrested Nitesh Dahiya, a fugitive wanted in a murder and POCSO case, from Sonipat. Dahiya faces charges of kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder of a minor girl, and had been on the run since being granted bail last year.
Fugitive Since Bail
The case dates back to 2017, when Nitesh Dahiya and his associates were accused of abducting and killing a man who was in love with his friend’s sister. While initially arrested, Dahiya went absconding after securing bail in November of the previous year.
Police Hunt and Raids
Crime Branch officials revealed that multiple raids were conducted at potential hideouts over the past year. On 4 November, police received credible information about Dahiya’s presence in Sonipat. Act...


