Notorious criminal arrested

Madhepura, Oct 23 (UNI) Police today arrested notorious criminal Buchan Yada, carrying cash reward of Rs 50,000, wanted for long in connection with several murder cases, from Barhara Kothi police station area in Purnea district.

Police said acting on a tip-off, Buchan was arrested during a raid conducted at a hide-out under Barhara police station area.

A sophisticated carbine, several live cartridges and other fire-arms were recovered from his possession during the search operation, police added.

Buchan was wanted in connection with several criminal cases including murder of 24 people, loot and kidnappings, police said.

UNI