Mother's alleged killer Animesh Jha caught at India-Nepal border after 7 years

• Animesh Jha, wanted for his mother's 2017 murder, was arrested by Delhi Police near the Uttar Pradesh-Nepal border.
• Jha allegedly killed his mother over suspicion she transferred property to his sister.
• He was declared a Proclaimed Offender in 2024 and had been on the run since 2020 after evading trial following interim bail.
• Police tracked Jha through mobile analysis and surveillance, apprehending him in Maharajganj district, Uttar Pradesh.
• Jha, a B.Tech graduate, was reportedly drug-dependent, leading to disputes with his mother.

Why It Matters: It highlights law enforcement's persistence in bringing criminals to justice.