Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 9: A prisoner escaped from the custody of Nagrota Police Station today.
Shabir Choudhary, son of Shah Mansha, was recently arrested along with his associates, including his siblings, in a drug-related case.
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He was charged under the NDPS Act after 265 grams of heroin and Rs 4.05 lakh in cash were found in their possession.
This morning, while being taken to the washroom, Shabir pushed a police constable and managed to escape.
As soon as the alarm was raised, the police began a search operation, but by the time this news was filed, Shabir was still on the run.
SSP Jammu, Joginder Singh, confirmed that a new FIR has been filed against Shabir for his escape.
The police officer added that action will be taken against any police officers or officials found at fault in the incident.
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