Undertrial escapes in JK's Rajouri, three cops suspended

An undertrial prisoner, facing murder charges, today escaped from police custody in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, an official said.

Three policemen – Assistant Sub Inspector Din Mohd, Selection Grade Constable Ghulam Mustafa and Head Constable Mohd Safoor - were suspended for dereliction of duty after the incident, he said.

The undertrial, Mohammad Riaz, was being taken to Dhangri district jail in Rajouri after a session court hearing when he gave accompanying policemen the slip, the official said.

A case was registered against the police party and the escapee, he said, adding that a manhunt was been launched to locate Riaz.

Hailing from Muradpur village of Rajouri, Riaz was arrested in connection with a case registered at Nowshera police station last year and was facing various charges, including murder.