India, May 7 -- The crime branch of the Delhi Police has arrested a 38-year-old proclaimed offender and alleged key conspirator in the murder of national-level boxing champion Vikas alias Bhinda, officers said on Wednesday.

Deputy commissioner of police (crime branch) Pankaj Kumar said the accused, identified as Sumit Rana alias Chhotu (38), a resident of Siraspur, was apprehended on Tuesday from Adarsh Nagar, north Delhi.

He was absconding since July 2025 and was declared a proclaimed offender on October 18, 2025, by a Delhi court.

According to police, Vikas was shot dead in the Baba Haridas Nagar area on July 29, 2025.

Four assailants, Vikas Dahiya alias Sonu Thekedar, Sumit Rana, Akash Gahlot alias Ashu, and Krishan, arrived at the...