Chennai: A narcotic drug peddler, absconding for more than five years and not appearing for trial in the case, was arrested in Bihar by a special team from Madipakkam police station.The accused, Sonu Kumar, a native of Bihar, had earlier been arrested in connection with a drug case and released from prison. He failed to appear for subsequent court hearings and remained at large for more than five years. A special team led by Inspector Rathinakumar of Madipakkam police station traced him to Dhruva village in Banka district of Bihar and arrested him.Police produced Sonu Kumar before a court in Banka district and obtained a transit warrant. He was later brought to Chennai by train, and was remanded in judicial custody.
