IndiaAssam, India
Assam: Custody escape attempt foiled
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 14:03 UTC · 1 source
A suspect identified as Bahadur Ali attempted to flee from Assam police custody while still wearing handcuffs. He was reportedly found hiding in a bathroom but was apprehended by authorities within a few minutes. The incident occurred despite the Model Code of Conduct being in place for elections, which typically restricts certain police actions. Police have not commented on whether the suspect faced any additional consequences following his recapture.
Key Details
Suspect: Bahadur Ali
Location: Assam
Escape attempt while handcuffed
Recaptured within minutes
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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 14:03 UTC · First reported: 9h ago
