Man evading arrest for 7 years held in Jammu

A man, accused in cases of rape, theft and trespassing, has been held here after evading arrest for seven years, police said.

Sandeep Singh aliasShipu of Pallanwala-Khour in Jammu district was arrested yesterday, a policeofficer said.

Singh was produced before the court for his alleged involvement in cases of crime in 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014, the officersaid.

He was booked for rape, theft, trespassing, among other charges, the officer added.