Two theft suspects escaped from police custody in North Paravoor, Kerala, prompting a manhunt and raising questions about security protocols during remand proceedings.
Key Points
- Two individuals arrested for theft escaped from police custody in North Paravoor, Kerala.
- The suspects were being taken to a magistrate's residence for remand proceedings when the escape occurred.
- The accused allegedly pushed a police officer after their handcuffs were removed.
- Police have launched an investigation and issued an alert to nearby stations to recapture the suspects.
Two persons arrested in a theft case escaped from police custody when they were taken to the residence of a magistrate for remand proceedings at North Paravoor on Sunday, officials said.
According to officials at the Kadavanthra police station, the accused, identified as Russel from Pathanamthitta and Sooraj from Alappuzha, were arrested in connection with a theft case in Kochi city.
Details Of The Escape
They were taken to the residence of the concerned magistrate in North Paravoor for remand proceedings, as it was a Sunday, police said.
After reaching the magistrate's residence in the evening, the handcuffs of the duo were removed. They allegedly pushed a police officer and escaped from the spot.
Though police attempted to chase them, they managed to get away.
Investigation Launched
North Paravoor police have launched an investigation into the incident.
An alert has been issued to nearby police stations, and a combing operation is underway to trace the accused, police said.
