Pratapgarh district has witnessed a significant lapse in police duty. The accused in a case of sexual assault on a seven-year-old girl escaped from the hospital while undergoing treatment under police guard, having been injured during an encounter. Following this serious breach, four police personnel, including a sub-inspector, have been suspended.
According to information, Javed alias Chand Babu, the accused in the assault case in the Patti area, was arrested by police after an encounter on the Patti-Chanda road. He sustained a gunshot wound to the leg during retaliatory fire. He was initially admitted to the CHC Patti, from where he was later referred to the District Hospital.
During treatment, the accused fled from the hospital on Wednesday morning, deceiving the police, causing a stir within the police department. Senior officers arrived at the scene immediately after receiving information about the incident and initiated a thorough investigation.
On the instructions of the SP, the in-charge of Dhana outpost, a sub-inspector, and three constables who were on security duty have been suspended. Teams have also been formed to arrest the accused. Police state that the absconding accused will be arrested soon, and further strict action will be taken against those who showed negligence.
