Jaibir Shokeen was wanted in an attempt to murder case lodged at the Palam police station. The case revolved around a long-standing property dispute between Narender, a resident of Rewari in Haryana, and his neighbour Amit. Narender hatched a conspiracy to kill Amit and hired Shokean for the job, the DCP said. However, due to a mistaken identity, they ended up brutally assaulting Ritesh, an innocent bystander from Rewari, the officer said. The attackers fled the scene upon realising their mistake, leavingRitesh critically injured. During interrogation, the 37-year-old confessed to his involvement in the crime committed last September, he added. The accused was previously linked to 13 cases, including attempt to. murder, violations of Arms Act, cheating, and property-related offences, he said. He was later declared a proclaimed offender and evaded capture until his arrest on Sunday, police said. They laid a trap in the area which led to his arrest.