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A 45-year-old man named D. Appandhas, who had been on the run for over two decades after being convicted of murder in 2003, was arrested in Chennai on Thursday by the Greater Chennai Police. Appandhas, along with two others, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2001 murder of Ragu. After being granted bail in 2004, he absconded while appealing his sentence. The Madras High Court upheld his conviction in 2006. Police tracked him for months using surveillance before apprehending him in Medavakkam. He is also a history-sheeter with previous cases registered against him.

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Chennai Police Nab Fugitive After 20 Years on the Run

CHENNAI, November 7, 2025 – The Greater Chennai Police have apprehended a 45-year-old man, D. Appandhas, who had been a fugitive for over two decades following a murder conviction in 2003. Appandhas was arrested on Thursday in Medavakkam by a special team from the Organised Crime Cell (OCC) led by Inspector Pradeep, ending a long-term surveillance operation.

Appandhas was initially convicted, along with Dileep (alias Dileepkumar) and Senthil (alias Kerala Senthil), for the 2001 murder of Ragu within the Pattinampakkam police limits. The VI Additional Sessions Court sentenced all three to life imprisonment. However, Appandhas absconded after being granted bail during the appeal process in 2004.

The Madras High Court dismissed his appeal and confirmed the life sentence in 2006. According to authorities, Appandhas has been hiding in various states to evade capture. Police confirmed that Appandhas also has a history of past crimes in the region. He is now in custody and will be returned to prison to serve his sentence.

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