40 years ago April 8, 1986: Sobhraj nabbed in Goa bar
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Charles Sobhraj, 42, was arrested by Bombay police at a liquor bar in Mapusa, Goa on April 8, 1986, three weeks after escaping Delhi's Tihar Jail. He attempted to draw a revolver during arrest. Three accomplices—David Hall, Ajay Singh, and Dev Kumar Tyagi—were also captured. Delhi Police produced production warrants to bring all four to court by April 9.
Key Entities
Charles SobhrajTihar JailBombay PoliceMapusa, GoaDelhi PoliceDavid HallAjay SinghDev Kumar TyagiAmod KanthSubhash Wason