TILAJAMALPURA Police
have apprehended a notorious criminal, Noman Khan,
alias ‘Noman Lala,’ following a violent extortion
attempt and knife attack.
The 24-year-old habitual
offender was arrested after
a strategic manhunt and
the recovery of the weapon
used in the crime.
According to police
reports, the incident
occurred on the night of
December 29 at Salim
Chowk.
The accused intercepted the complainant,
Mohammed Shariq,
demanding Rs 500 for
liquor. When Shariq
refused, Noman Lala verbally abused him and
stabbed him in the thigh
with a knife. He also threatened to kill a witness who
attempted to intervene. A case
was registered under various
sections of the BNS. Acting on
a tip-off, a special police team
conducted a raid at Qazi Camp.
Although the accused attempted to flee, police successfully
cordoned off the area and took
him into custody. During interrogation, Noman confessed to
the crime and led police to the
recovery of the knife hidden
near the Railway Ground.
Investigations revealed that
Noman Lala is a repeat offender with a significant criminal
history.
He faces 16 registered
cases involving theft, robbery,
assault, and violations of the
Arms Act across several police
stations, including
Hanumanganj, Gautam Nagar,
and Shahjahanabad.
The accused has been produced in court for further legal
proceedings.