Man escapes from police custody in Kalikot

According to police, the youth had been detained for investigation in connection with drug abuse and fled around 3:30 PM on Monday.

By REPUBLICA

KALIKOT, Aug 5: A man held at the District Police Office Kalikot has escaped from custody.

According to police, the youth had been detained for investigation in connection with drug abuse and fled around 3:30 PM on Monday.

Authorities have not released detailed information about the escapee. A search operation to locate him is currently underway.

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