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Pocso Accused Flees Court in Bihar During Hearing
3 Aug
Summary
- An undertrial prisoner accused in a Pocso case escaped from police custody.
- The escape occurred during a routine court hearing in Samastipur district.
- Police launched a search operation and reviewed CCTV footage for clues.
In a significant security lapse, an undertrial prisoner accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act escaped from police custody on Monday. The incident took place in the Samastipur district of Bihar during a court hearing. The escapee, identified as Roshan alias Sajan, aged 20, was brought to the court for a routine proceeding.
According to police reports, Roshan managed to flee after his handcuffs were removed for the court's proceedings. He reportedly slipped away from his escorts and disappeared into the crowd before law enforcement could react. Following his escape, the Town SHO and his team arrived at the scene, initiating an investigation and cordoning off surrounding areas.
Police have formed multiple teams to conduct raids at potential hideouts, but the accused remained at large by late evening. Officials are seeking permission to examine CCTV footage from the court premises to understand the escape route and identify any security vulnerabilities. The incident has prompted a review of security arrangements within the court complex.
