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Fugitive in 1995 murder case lived openly

A man convicted of a 1995 kidnapping and murder was living openly under a new name, running social media channels and signing a Bollywood deal.

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Loni, Ghaziabad, India
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Saturday, 25 April 2026 at 13:04 UTC
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A man convicted of the 1995 kidnapping and murder of 13-year-old Sandeep Bansal was living openly in Loni, Ghaziabad under a new identity. He had built a public following as an activist, ran social media channels, and had reportedly signed a deal for a Bollywood biopic. Delhi Police's Crime Branch has now arrested Salim Wastik, a former Muslim activist, in connection with the 31-year-old cold case.
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