In Sirsa, a significant legal development has taken place in a check bounce case. The court has declared the accused, Arun Soni, a fugitive and ordered the bank manager to freeze all his accounts. This decision follows a check bounce case filed by IDBI Bank against Arun Soni, a resident of Friends Colony, Hisar Road, Sirsa, in 2021.
Background of the Case
The case revolves around a check that was dishonored, leading IDBI Bank to file a legal complaint against Arun Soni. Despite the gravity of the case, Arun Soni failed to appear in court for the hearing scheduled on September 16, 2024. His absence from the court proceedings led the judge to declare him a fugitive.
Court Orders and Actions Taken
After declaring Arun Soni a fugitive, the court issued several important orders. The Civil Lines police station was instructed to file an FIR against the accused, marking the start of an official investigation into his whereabouts and actions. In addition to this, the court ordered the bank manager to freeze all of Arun Soni’s accounts to prevent any further financial transactions that could be linked to the ongoing case.
A copy of the court order was also sent to the concerned bank manager, ensuring that all necessary steps were taken immediately. This was done to prevent the accused from accessing or transferring funds from his accounts.
Investigation and Next Steps
Although eight months passed since the court issued the order, action was finally taken on Monday when the Civil Lines police registered a formal case against Arun Soni. Investigating officer Urmila Devi confirmed that efforts are underway to locate and arrest the accused. She stated that once Arun Soni is apprehended, he will be presented before the court.
