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Rape suspect escapes from police custody in Uttar Pradesh
A man accused of rape and offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act fled from police custody in Banda district, Uttar Pradesh, while still wearing handcuffs. Authorities have launched a multi-team search operation to locate the fugitive.
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Police in Banda district, Uttar Pradesh, are facing questions over their detention procedures after a rape suspect escaped from custody at Bisanda police station. The accused, identified as Malkhan, fled while still in handcuffs despite being under police supervision.
The escape has triggered an immediate manhunt in the region. Senior Superintendent of Police Palash Bansal has deployed four dedicated teams to track down the fugitive. Additional support from the Special Operations Group and surveillance units has been mobilised to intensify the search operation.
The incident has raised serious concerns about security protocols at the police station. Malkhan was being held in connection with charges related to rape and violations of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the circumstances that led to his escape or the timeline of events.
Police have not yet released additional information about the suspect's whereabouts or a detailed account of how the escape occurred. The search operation continues across the district.