Rapist escapes, 4 cops suspended

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 20: A rapist, who was arrested by Mahore Police of district Reasi escaped during treatment from Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh (SMGS) Hospital Shalamar here.
As per police sources, a rapist identified as Sajad Ahmed (30), son of Abdul Qayoom, a resident of village Chakyas Drass Kargil was arrested by Mahore Police of district Reasi in a case registered under FIR Number 21/17 under Section 376 RPC.

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The accused was in judicial custody and on the request of Superintendent of Jail, was brought to SMGS Hospital Shalamar for treatment under police escort.
The rapist managed to escape from the hospital today afternoon.
A fresh case under relevant Sections has been registered at City Police Station and a search was launched to re-arrest the rapist.
However, no arrest was made till last reports were compiled.
A senior police officer told the Excelsior that 4 cops including ASI, Head Constable and 2 Selection Grade Constables (SgCts) escorting the rapist have been suspended for dereliction of duties and a departmental enquiry has been ordered against them.

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