A 27-year-old criminal named Vijay Kumar Mahto, convicted of murdering a trader in Bihar, was apprehended in Delhi, officials reported on Saturday. Mahto was on the run since September after a warrant for his committal issued.

Originating from Sitamarhi, Bihar, Mahto was sentenced to life in 2021 for killing a trader over extortion refusal. Police records show his involvement in a series of violent crimes, establishing himself as a reputed gangster.

The arrest occurred on the night of October 23-24 following intelligence insights. Mahto was caught planning to revitalize his extortion network in Delhi-NCR. Police investigations continue to trace his associates and operational networks.

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