Salim Wastik Arrested After 31 Years for 1995 Kidnap-Murder in Delhi
Youtuber Salim Wastik arrested for 1995 kidnap-murder: How he was nabbed after 31 years
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Salim Wastik, formerly known as Salim Khan, was arrested in Loni, Ghaziabad, after evading justice for 31 years for the kidnapping and murder of a 13-year-old boy in Delhi in 1995. He had assumed a new identity and became a social activist and YouTuber during his time on the run.
- 01Salim Wastik was arrested after 31 years for the 1995 kidnap-murder of a 13-year-old boy in Delhi.
- 02He changed his identity and posed as a social activist and YouTuber to evade capture.
- 03Wastik was originally convicted in 1997 but jumped bail and remained absconding.
- 04He was apprehended following a tip-off to the Delhi Police about his true identity.
- 05His past includes a violent incident where he was stabbed due to his controversial religious views.
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Salim Wastik, also known as Salim Khan, was arrested by the Delhi Police in Loni, Ghaziabad, after being a fugitive for 31 years. He was wanted for the 1995 kidnapping and murder of a 13-year-old boy in North East Delhi, where he demanded a ransom of ₹30,000 from the victim's father. After his conviction in 1997, Wastik was granted bail in 2000 but failed to surrender, leading to his status as a fugitive. He assumed a new identity, working various jobs and eventually becoming a YouTuber known for his controversial views as an 'ex-Muslim'. His arrest was facilitated by a tip-off regarding his true identity, allowing the police to track him down using old court records. Wastik's past also includes a stabbing incident in February 2023 linked to his religious beliefs.
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Wastik's arrest brings closure to a long-standing case that has haunted the victim's family for decades. It also highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down fugitives who change identities.
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