Bengaluru, June 24 -- A rowdy sheeter wanted in dozens of cases across Karnataka has finally been arrested by Banaswadi Police after a sustained operation. The accused, Syed Abrar (32), had allegedly been on the run despite facing 67 criminal cases and more than 37 non-bailable warrants issued by various courts.

Abrar, a resident of Kadugondana Halli and a known rowdy-sheeter, is accused of involvement in a range of offences including murder, attempted murder, robbery and theft. Police said he had developed a pattern of avoiding court appearances and frequently changing his hideouts to escape arrest.

Breakthrough during a burglary case

The breakthrough came during the investigation of a burglary case reported near Hennur Road Banaswadi...