New Delhi: A 42-year-old man was arrested from Jaipur, a year after he was released on bail in a murder case, police here said on Wednesday.

He told that Ashok Kumar was absconding since July 6 after being released on bail.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Manoj C said, "On June 22, our team received information about the accused who was hiding in Jaipur. The team conducted further raids and arrested him."

During interrogation, Kumar told the police that he, along with his associates Badal and Kamal, had murdered and looted an elderly woman in Dayalpur area in 2023.

"Badal and Kamal are in judicial custody and facing trial," the DCP said.