Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Man Arrested After 36 Years on the Run
A man named Peter Augustine Martis, who had been hiding for 36 years, was finally caught by the police in Karkala.
He is accused of crimes like causing trouble in public and entering places illegally.
The police found him near his home and took him to court, where he was sent to jail.
The police followed orders from their superiors to catch him.
The court decided to keep him in jail while the case continues.
Peter Augustine Martis, 60, was arrested after 36 years of absconding.
He is charged with unlawful assembly, rioting, and criminal trespass.
The arrest was conducted by Karkala Town Police under the supervision of higher authorities.
Martis was produced before the Principal Civil Judge (Junior Division) and JMFC Court in Karkala.
The court remanded him to judicial custody.
- Who
- Peter Augustine Martis, a 60-year-old resident of Ramasamudra in Karkala Kasaba village
- What
- Arrest after 36 years of absconding
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Ramasamudra in Karkala taluk
- Why
- Charged with unlawful assembly, rioting, and criminal trespass
Law Enforcement Perspective
Accused's Perspective
Legality of the Arrest
Law Enforcement Perspective
The arrest was conducted lawfully following due process and existing warrants.
Accused's Perspective
The accused may argue that the prolonged delay in arrest raises questions about the fairness and timeliness of the legal process.
- Accused Name
- Peter Augustine Martis
- Age
- 60
- Residence
- Ramasamudra, Karkala Kasaba village
- Crimes Charged
- Unlawful assembly, rioting, criminal trespass
- Arresting Authority
- Karkala Town Police
- Date of Arrest
- Monday
- Court
- Principal Civil Judge (Junior Division) and JMFC Court in Karkala
- Custody Status
- Judicial custody