Udaipur, February 15, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) — In a major breakthrough under “Operation Clean”, Udaipur Police have arrested a notorious interstate burglar who had been absconding for nearly a decade. The accused was caught with an illegal sword while allegedly creating panic in the Balicha Krishi Mandi area.
The action was carried out under the direction of District Superintendent of Police Yogesh Goyal as part of a special drive against criminals. According to police, on Saturday the team received specific information that a history-sheeter was roaming in the Balicha agricultural market area with a naked sword and threatening people.
Acting swiftly, a police team led by SHO Rajendra Singh Charan cordoned off the area. On seeing the police, the accused attempted to flee but was overpowered on the spot. During a search, an illegal sword was recovered from his possession.
The arrested accused has been identified as Madan Nath alias Gaderi, son of Ramu alias Ramlal, a resident of Indira Colony in Sector 14, Udaipur. Police investigation revealed that he had been absconding for the past 10 years.
He is accused of committing more than 25 cases of theft, house-breaking and robbery across multiple districts of Rajasthan, including Udaipur, Rajsamand, Dungarpur, Pali and Sirohi, as well as in various districts of neighbouring Gujarat.
Police officials said the accused was wanted in seven different police stations in Rajasthan and was also listed in the most wanted records of Gujarat Police.
The operation was conducted under the supervision of Additional Superintendent of Police Gopal Swaroop Mewara and Circle Officer Gopal Chandel, with SHO Rajendra Singh leading the team. The team included ASI Manohar Singh and constables Dinesh Singh, Surendra Singh and Ankit Singh.
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