Current Summary
A 16-year-old accused in a rape case escaped from Haldwani's Soban Singh Jeena Base Hospital on Thursday afternoon, police said. The boy, lodged at a juvenile observation home on rape charges following a court order, had been taken to the hospital after complaining of feeling unwell. He gave guards the slip and fled through a window on the pretext of going to the washroom. SP (City) Harbans Singh said police are conducting raids at potential hideouts, scanning CCTV footage, and questioning the accused's family members to trace him. He had been arrested about a month ago on allegations of raping a teenage girl.
What We Know
- The accused is 16 years old and was lodged at a juvenile observation home on rape charges.
- He was taken to Soban Singh Jeena Base Hospital on Thursday afternoon after complaining of illness.
- He escaped through a hospital window on the pretext of using the washroom.
- Police are raiding potential hideouts, reviewing CCTV footage, and questioning his family.
What Is Still Unclear
- The accused's current whereabouts.
- How he was able to evade guards despite being in custody.
- Whether any disciplinary action will follow against the escorting staff.
What Changed
- 23 Oct, 12:32 pmSignal detected: Juvenile Rape Accused Escapes Haldwani Hospital, Triggers Police Manhunt
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