Woman drug peddler flees custody

An under-trial woman prisoner fled from police custody in the balcony of court building in Kishoreganj yesterday.

Fatema Akther, 25, accused in a drug case, was produced before the court of Additional Sessions Judge Md Rezaul Karim from hearing of bail petition. Her bail appeal was rejected by the court, court sources said.

She was kept standing on the balcony by police, who were waiting for a prison van to take her to jail.

Three constables were suspended in this connection. They are Abdul Hye (I), Chan Mia and Abdul hye (2), police said.