India News | Assam: Accused Escapes from Police Custody

Kokrajhar, Aug 9 (PTI) A person arrested in connection with a drug case escaped from police custody on Kokrajhar court premises on Friday.

The person, who was arrested from Alamganj Part-9 village in Gauripur police station area of Assam's Dhubri district on Thursday night, was being brought to court for a hearing. According to a police officer, the accused fled through a window after requesting to use the restroom.

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Authorities have initiated a search operation to locate and recapture the accused.

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