Saralnama25-year-old Bachchu Singh, accused of murdering Ravindra Singh (55) with an axe, escaped from police custody outside Giridih court. Despite being handcuffed, Singh fled towards Tower Chowk. Alert locals and shopkeepers near Ambedkar Chowk caught him near Panch Mandir. Police quickly arrived and took him back to court. Dhanwar police station in-charge Satendra Pal said the accused was being sent to jail. The incident raised questions about police security. An investigation into the negligence of on-duty officers has begun. Quick action by locals prevented a potentially dangerous situation. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 17:18 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 25-year-old Bachchu Singh, accused of murdering Ravindra Singh (55) with an axe on 19 Aug 2023, escaped from police custody outside Giridih court on 21 Aug
- Despite being handcuffed, Singh fled towards Tower Chowk
- Alert locals and shopkeepers near Ambedkar Chowk caught him near Panch Mandir