Delhi Police Arrest Former YouTuber in 1995 Kidnapping and Murder Cold Case After Nearly Three Decades

 Delhi Police Arrest Former YouTuber in 1995 Kidnapping and Murder Cold Case After Nearly Three Decades

Delhi Police have arrested Salim Wastik, formerly Salim Khan, in Loni for his alleged role in the 1995 kidnapping and murder of a 13-year-old boy. The arrest follows fingerprint and photo verification linking him to a 1997 conviction. He had been absconding since 2000 bail, later working in construction and as a cleric while running a controversial YouTube channel.

Delhi Police have arrested Salim Wastik, formerly known as Salim Khan, in connection with a decades-old kidnapping and murder case dating back to 1995. The arrest took place on April 24 in Loni after authorities matched his fingerprints and photographs to a 1997 conviction in the abduction and killing of 13-year-old Sandeep Bansal.

According to officials, the accused had evaded imprisonment since securing bail in 2000 and remained untraceable for years. During his time at large, he reportedly worked in construction and also served as a cleric. Nearly seven years ago, he launched an anti-Islam YouTube channel, which gained traction and drew support from certain Hindu groups.

The case resurfaced in public focus following a stabbing incident at his residence on February 27 this year. The attack prompted renewed scrutiny of his background, leading law enforcement agencies to reopen the cold case investigation. Subsequent verification of biometric records and images confirmed his identity after he recovered from the attack.

Delhi Police officials stated that the breakthrough came after coordinated verification efforts established a definitive match with the 1997 court conviction records. The arrest marks the culmination of a long-standing manhunt in a case that had remained unresolved for decades.

Read More Havells India Shares Plummets 6% as Brokerage Downgrades Trigger Massive Sell-Off Following Weak Earnings

Authorities are now expected to proceed with further legal action as the investigation continues into both the decades-old conviction and the circumstances surrounding his prolonged evasion of custody.

Read More Punawale Emerges as Advanced Maternal Healthcare Hub with Dr. Shraddha’s Excella Women’s Wellness Clinic at the Forefront

Tags:

About The Author

Post Comment

Comment List

Latest News

Mumbai Police Arrest Company Employee for Sexual Harassment and Stalking; Parallel ATS Action in Nashik Over Conversion Allegations Mumbai Police Arrest Company Employee for Sexual Harassment and Stalking; Parallel ATS Action in Nashik Over Conversion Allegations
Mumbai Police have arrested a company employee named Ashraf over allegations of sexual harassment and stalking of a colleague, involving...
MCA Announces Star-Studded Player Retentions for T20 Mumbai League 2026
Woman Earning 8 Million Rupees Annually Ends Match Over Dinner Bill Split on Third Date

Live Cricket Score

Advertisement

Science & Tech

 PM Narendra Modi Highlights Civilisational Legacy at Samrat Samprati Museum Inauguration in Gandhinagar PM Narendra Modi Highlights Civilisational Legacy at Samrat Samprati Museum Inauguration in Gandhinagar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar, highlighting Jain philosophy, India’s civilisational identity, and the role...
Bengal’s Naxalbari Movement: Genesis Of Maoist Menace And Its Enduring Legacy

Health

Coffee-Based Home Remedies Gain Ground as Dermatologists Highlight Natural Skincare Benefits Coffee-Based Home Remedies Gain Ground as Dermatologists Highlight Natural Skincare Benefits
A growing number of dermatologists are endorsing coffee-based home remedies as natural, affordable alternatives to commercial skincare. From face scrubs...
Moringa’s Rise as a Global Superfood Gains Momentum Amid New Research

Lifestyle

 Food Pharmer Sparks Nationwide Debate Over Cheeslings Ingredients, Raises Questions on Food Safety Standards Food Pharmer Sparks Nationwide Debate Over Cheeslings Ingredients, Raises Questions on Food Safety Standards
Food influencer Revant Himatsingka, known as Food Pharmer, has sparked nationwide debate after revealing Cheeslings’ low cheese content and high...
From Gym Floor to City Streets: The Unexpected Revival of the Lopifit Treadmill-Bike
crossorigin="anonymous">