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In a crackdown, Commissionerate Police-Bhubaneswar put up a warrant notice (Latka in local parlance) issued against a youth named Akshay Naik alias Nanda, on Sunday. Akshay is accused of raping a minor girl.
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An arrest warrant has been issued, and police have declared that should he fail to surrender, his properties will face confiscation. This morning, police stuck the warrant notice to his residence, drawing the attention of local residents.
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Meanwhile, the police beat drums (Dengura in local parlance) and have declared Naik a proclaimed offender and a fugitive. “The police are committed to pursuing and taking strict measures against other fugitives involved in serious crimes throughout the city,” the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP)-Bhubaneswar Jagmohan Meena stated.
“Under Sections 82, and 83 of the CrPC or Sections 84, and 85 of the current BNSS, Latkas (notices) are issued against the absconding criminals and announcements are made in the community stating the accused in absconding in a case. The offender is given a deadline to surrender. Failing which, the available movable and immovable properties of the accused are confiscated,” the DCP-Bhubaneswar said.
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“As per the provisions, Latka was issued against an accused in a POCSO case of 2020, who is still absconding. Announcements were also made in the locality. The accused identified as Akshay Naik is a resident of Kedarpalli,” DCP Meena expressed.
