Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Mumbai Police Arrest Man Wanted Seven Years In Arms Case
Mumbai police arrested a man they say had been wanted for seven years.
His name is Nagdev Badiram Rathod, and he is 42 years old.
The case involves alleged violations of the Arms Act.
A court had issued several orders asking him to appear.
Police first searched his home in Cuffe Parade but did not find him there.
An informer later told police that he was in Badhwar Park.
Officers found and identified him at that location.
Police then arrested him again in the case and said they followed arrest guidelines.
Marine Drive Police arrested 42-year-old Nagdev Badiram Rathod in Mumbai.
Police said Rathod had allegedly been absconding for seven years in an Arms Act case.
The court had issued a summons, warrant, non-bailable warrant and proclamation against him.
Police located Rathod at Badhwar Park after failing to find him at his Cuffe Parade address.
Police said Rathod has a previous case registered under Sections 379 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code.
- Who
- Marine Drive Police arrested Nagdev Badiram Rathod, a 42-year-old security guard.
- What
- Rathod was arrested in an Arms Act case in which police said he had been wanted for seven years.
- When
- The arrest was reported on September 3, 2026.
- Where
- He was located in the Badhwar Park area of Mumbai after police searched his Cuffe Parade address.
- Why
- Police arrested him because he was a wanted accused who had allegedly remained absent despite court summons, warrants and a proclamation.
- Accused
- Nagdev Badiram Rathod, 42
- Occupation
- Security guard
- Residence
- Cuffe Parade, Mumbai
- Police station
- Marine Drive Police Station
- Case
- CR No. 03/2021 under Sections 4 and 25 of the Arms Act
- Location of arrest
- Badhwar Park
- Previous record
- A case under Sections 379 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code