UTP escapes in GH

From Our Correspondent

TURA, NOV 18: An Under Trail Prisoner (UTP) escaped on Friday while he was being produced at a court. The prisoner Jimson Marak is an accused in murder case. Marak escaped on transit between prison van and the court lock up this morning. There were around 15 UTPs, who were brought to the court from the district jail, which is about 7 km. Armed policemen were guarding the prisoners.

The police came to learn about the UTP escape during the proceedings at the court. Marak is a resident of Chandabhui, Dalu in West Garo hill. The Prosecution Inspector of the court has filed an FIR over the escape and the district police ordered a probe to be led by additional SP.