Agartala, Sep 04, 2023, TRIPURA TIMES Desk

Agartala, Sept 04: An accused, who managed to escape from the lockup of Kailashahar police station in Unakoti district on Sunday, was rearrested within 24 hours of the incident.

In connection with the incident, two policemen were suspended and the service of an SPO was dismissed, according to a press release.

Asab Ali (43), resident of Laxmipur area under Kailashahar police station, was in remand at the custody of Kailashahar police station. He had escaped from the lockup on Sunday afternoon.

A search operation was launched with active participation of Addl. SP, Unakoti, SDPOs of Kailashahar and Kumarghat and OCs of all police stations in the district. Finally, police succeeded to arrest the culprit on Monday morning, within 24 hours of the incident.

He was brought back to the police custody and thoroughly grilled by the officers.

Meanwhile, in connection with the escape of the accused, two police personnel were put under suspension and an SPO was terminated from the service.

An inquiry was also initiated against the Investigating Officer (IO) of the case.