5 cops closed as suspect in custody runs away from court

Five policemen were closed to police lines in Kishoreganj after a handcuffed accused fled from the court premises in the district yesterday.

Constables Nazim Uddin, Foysal Mia, Momtaz Uddin, Shahjahan, and Joynal were taking the suspected drug dealer to a courtroom when he escaped.

Morshed Mia, 27, of Manikdi area in Bhairab, was arrested with 15 yaba pills Saturday night, said Mukhlesur Rahman, officer-in-charge of Bhairab Police Station.

Before entering the courtroom on the second floor of the building, the handcuffed suspect started running and fled around 3:30pm, said the OC.

A case was filed with Kishoreganj Sadar Police Station against Morshed.