Bhilwara: In a scene reminiscent of a Bollywood thriller, two theft suspects made a daring escape from police custody by scaling the court walls in Mandalgarh town Tuesday afternoon.The suspects took advantage of a momentary lapse in security and made their escape before they could be presented before the judge. Despite the quick attempt made by the escorting cops to apprehend them, the suspects managed to flee and remained untraceable till reports last arrived late Tuesday night.In an immediate disciplinary action, three policemen responsible for the suspects’ custody were suspended by Bhilwara SP Dharmendra Singh Yadav. The escaped accused are 26-year-old Dilip Kanjar and 19-year-old Sonu Kanjar who were arrested in connection with a series of gold necklace thefts in the Bigod area of Bhilwara district.According to Bigod police station in-charge, Jai Sultan Kaviya, the two were taken to the ACJM court in Mandalgarh for a hearing, accompanied by ASI Prahlad and constables Hariram and Jaiprakash. “However, before they could be formally presented before the judge, the suspects managed to deceive their escorts, scaled the court wall and made their getaway,” said Kaviya.Despite attempts by the ASI and constables to catch them, the duo managed to flee. The ASI reported the escape to senior officers and roadblocks were set up across the district as part of the search operation. Bhilwara SP said the three cops have been suspended for negligence in handling the suspects. “The policemen failed to maintain proper custody of the suspects, resulting in the security breach,” said Yadav, adding that a district-wide search operation was on to apprehend the accused.Police have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings of the fugitives to the nearest police station or the Bhilwara police control room.
2 suspects escape from custodyin Bhilwara, 3 cops suspended | Jaipur News
