Indian man held after 26 yrs for murder in Saudi Arabia

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has recently arrested Mohammad Dilshad, an Indian national who had been on the run for 26 years after allegedly committing a murder in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in October 1999.

In a statement on X, the CBI said the arrest reflects its commitment to bringing fugitives to justice, regardless of the time elapsed.

The 52-year-old, a



resident of Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh, was employed as a heavy motor mechanic and security guard in Riyadh when the crime took place. After the incident, he fled to India and evaded capture for more than two decades.

The case resurfaced in April 2022 when Saudi authorities requested India’s assistance. The CBI registered a prosecution case and issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) against Dilshad.