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CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News / Agencies:
A warrant accused, Arshad alias Jojo, who escaped from the custody of Nauchandi police station in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, after slipping out of his handcuffs, was caught by police within a few hours. Police arrested him after cordoning off the area near Nauchandi Ground. According to police, the accused fired at the team and tried to flee. During the police response, he sustained an injury to his hand after falling while running.
According to information, Arshad alias Jojo was wanted on a warrant in a theft case from 2014. Police arrested him on November 2 and kept him at Nauchandi police station. During this time, he slipped his hand out of the handcuff and fled from the police station office. As soon as information about the incident emerged, there was commotion in the police department. Three special teams of Nauchandi police were formed to search for the accused.
Police received information that the accused was hiding in Nauchandi Ground. The team reached the spot and cordoned off the area. According to police, on seeing himself surrounded, the accused opened fire and started running. During this, he fell and injured his hand. Police caught him near Ashok Ki Laat.
During the search, a.315-bore country-made pistol, one spent cartridge and one live cartridge were recovered from his possession. Police have registered a separate case against him on charges of firing and possessing an illegal weapon. The process of producing the accused before the court is under way. After the incident, a departmental inquiry has also been initiated into alleged negligence by police personnel.
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