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Bareilly police suspend eight officers after prisoner escapes
Eight police officers in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, have been suspended following the escape of a prisoner from police custody at a court premises. The incident occurred on October 21, 2026, when the inmate, identified as Sachin, was brought from the district jail to a lockup within the court complex for a hearing.
Following the escape, the Senior Superintendent of Police ordered the immediate suspension of the eight personnel responsible for lockup duty and the prisoner's escort. A criminal case has been registered against nine individuals, including the escaped prisoner and the eight officers, under sections 261 and 262 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Four specialized teams, including surveillance and Special Operations Group (SOG) units, have been formed to track the fugitive. Police are currently conducting raids at potential locations to secure an arrest.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Senior Superintendent of Police suspended eight police officers involved in the prisoner's escort and lockup duty. samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Four police teams, including SOG and surveillance units, have been formed to find the prisoner. samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A prisoner named Sachin escaped from police custody at a court premises in Bareilly. samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The case was filed under sections 261 and 262 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A case has been registered against nine people, including the escaped prisoner and the eight officers. samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com