Theft accused jumps from moving car in Pipli, nabbed

Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, April 15

One of the four accused arrested by the Chandigarh Police for allegedly stealing BSNL cables from Sector 4 here, had made an unsuccessful bid to escape by jumping from a moving car while being brought to Chandigarh from Delhi.

The incident took place near Pipli, Kurukshetra, when Manjoor Alam, jumped from the car. He also sustained injuries in the process.

Major lapse

The incident has also pointed out major lapses on part of the police team, which was bringing the accused to Chandigarh.

The police have added the charges of attempting to escape from police custody against the accused.

The incident has also pointed out major lapses on part of the police team, which was bringing the accused to Chandigarh.

Sources said the accused told the police that he was now feeling well and insisted on sitting on the corner seat. The police made him sit on the corner seat.

He took the advantage and jumped from the moving car. However, he was apprehended on the spot as he could not escape due to the injuries.