The Uttar Pradesh [ Images ] chief of the banned Students' Islamic Movement of India [ Images ]  outfit, who had been absconding since 2001, has been arrested, officials said on Monday.
     
Humam Ahmad alias Humayun was arrested by the Special Task Force and Anti-Terrorist Squad of the Uttar Pradesh police from Gorakhpur district on Sunday, additional director general (Law and Order) Brijlal said.
     
Humayun was on run after a case was registered against him in 2001 for anti-national activities.
     
Hailing from Sultanpur district, he was active outside the state.