Published 5/22/2026, 5:14:25 AM · Updated 5/22/2026, 6:10:32 AMBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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The Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrested a murder-convicted actor on Wednesday who had been absconding after he jumped parole 12 years ago, police said on Thursday.According to the ANI report, the Ahmedabad Crime Branch police inspector PM Dhakhra stated the actor's name is Hemant alias Nagindas Parshottamdas Modi Vaishnav, and he is 53 years old.
He added that the actor was serving a life sentence in connection with a murder case that occurred in the Naroda area in 2005.Reportedly, a case was registered against the accused under Sections 302, 324, 147, 148, 149, and 120(B) of the IPC, as well as Section 135(1) of the BP Act.
The Ahmedabad crime branch arrested the actor near the Gheekanta Metro Station in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.While addressing the media, the official said, "Yesterday, Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrested an accused named Hemant Nagindas Modi, who had been on the run for 12 years after jumping...