Notorious Theft Accused ‘Bakka’ Escapes from Batadrava Police Custody
Accused allegedly removed his handcuffs and fled while being taken for investigation; search operation underway.
A theft accused identified as Baharul Islam Dhali, alias Bakka, has allegedly escaped from Batadrava Police custody in Assam’s Nagaon district after pushing police personnel and removing his handcuffs. The incident has raised questions about security and the handling of accused persons in police custody, as the police have reportedly been unable to trace him for the past two days. According to reports, Bakka was apprehended by local residents at Haidubi in Batadrava while allegedly committing a theft. The residents subsequently handed him over to the Batadrava Police. After taking custody of the accused, the police reportedly handcuffed him and were taking him for investigation when he allegedly pushed the personnel, removed his handcuffs and fled. The incident has raised concerns over how the accused managed to escape despite being handcuffed and in police custody. Following the escape, Batadrava Police launched a search operation to trace Bakka. However, according to the information available, he had not been apprehended even after two days of searching. Bakka is allegedly linked to several theft incidents reported in different parts of Batadrava. Previous cases have also reportedly been registered against him at Batadrava Police Station.
