Accused tries to flee from custody at Sonarpur hospital, snatches auto

A dramatic incident unfolded in the Subhashgram area of Sonarpur on Thursday morning when an accused attempted to escape from police custody at Sonarpur Rural Hospital, triggering panic and chaos in the locality. The accused reportedly fled a short distance before attacking an auto driver, forcibly snatching the vehicle in an attempt to escape. The sudden turn of events led to tension in the area as the situation spiralled out of control.

During his escape, the accused was allegedly involved in two separate accidents while driving the stolen auto. Eyewitness accounts further claimed that he hurled bricks at pursuing police personnel in an effort to evade arrest. Police intervened promptly and took necessary action to regain control of the situation, though they have denied certain aspects of the incident, including some of the allegations made by locals.

According to police sources, the accused is a resident of the Magrahat area and is suspected to be mentally unstable. He had been found moving suspiciously in the Benia Bou area late at night, following which local residents apprehended and assaulted him. The police later rescued him from the mob and took him to the hospital for treatment. During this time, he attempted to escape but was eventually apprehended again.