KASUR: A proclaimed offender, who was arrested by the Khudian police in an injured condition after an encounter a few days ago, fled the police custody on Thursday.

The suspect was receiving treatment at the Kasur District Headquarters Hospital when he escaped dodging the police officials.

District Police Officer Tariq Aziz suspended three constables and ordered an inquiry to determine the individuals responsible for the negligence. The escaped suspect was wanted by the police in 10 cases of robbery and dacoity.

According to the police, on April 26, the Khudian police arrested Amir of Pakpattan, after an encounter in Rehmanpura. The police claimed that two accomplices of the robber, who managed to escape, had shot and injured Amir.

District Police Officer Tariq Aziz initiated an inquiry into the matter and suspended Muhammad Asif, Arshad Ali, and Muhammad Javid from service. However, the investigation officer and officials from Sadar police station, who were specially deployed at the hospital, are yet to face action. The police stated that special teams are searching for the suspect.

Published in Dawn, May 5th, 2023