2 escape from police station in Moga district by breaking roof
Bathinda: Two persons arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act escaped from custody at Kot Ise Khan police station in district Moga. Baljit Singh and Kuldeep Singh, who were arrested with 80 intoxicant pills on May 23, escaped from the police station by breaking open the ceiling of the lock-up late on Saturday night.
After their arrest under a special campaign against drugs, both were produced in court on Saturday. The court sent them into two-day police remand, and they were taken to Kot Ise Khan police station. It was learnt that both escaped from custody while those on security duty were unaware.
Upon learning about the incident, the police sprang into action, and teams were sent in different directions to search for the escapees. Family members of both individuals were questioned. According to information, Baljit Singh faces five cases under the NDPS Act, while Kuldeep faces one case.
Dharamkot DSP Ramandeep Singh said various teams had been formed to search for those who escaped from custody. TNN
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