Jashpur, Apr 10 (PTI) A man accused in three gang-rape cases was held in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district after 14 years on the run, police said on Sunday.

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Shiv Sirajit Ram was held after a tip off that he was brandishing a sharp-edged weapon in Purananagar area, Kotwali police station official LS Dhruve said.

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"He is an accused in three gang-rape cases that took place in 2008. He was absconding since then. We have also slapped Arms Act provisions on him now," he added.

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