Simdega, Jul 7 (PTI) Six inmates escaped from a remand home in Jharkhand's Simdega district, a police officer said on Monday.

The six juvenile were lodged in the remand home in connection with different cases including murder.

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Taking advantage of the darkness, the inmates used a drum to scale the boundary wall to flee on Sunday night, the officer said.

Police have launched a hunt to trace them.

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The escapees included one from Latehar district, two from West Singhbhum district and three from Gumla.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Ranveer Singh and Sub-Divisional Police Officer Baiju Oraon-led police team began an investigation in regard to the incident.

Superintendent of Police Md Arshi said police investigation is underway.

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