Criminal escaped from police custody

Kanpur, June 2 (UNI) A criminal booked under Narcotic Act duped police and escaped its captivity when he was being taken for hearing in a court here today.

According to a senior superintendent of police (SSP) A K Singh, Harbans Mohal police yesterday held Rajesh Mali.

However, he duped the police and fled from the court compound.

A police constable and homeguard have been suspended over the same.

Investigation was on.

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