Two theft suspects break out of Assam police station

Guwahati: Jannatul Firdaus, also known as Ratul, and a man named Nabeer bolted from the Lakhipur Police Station in Assam's Goalpara district. They tore through a window grille to gain their freedom. The duo faced detention following a string of local theft reports in Lakhipur town. Police dragged Ratul from his home around 1 am.

Ratul carries a heavy record. He faces accusations involving drug offenses and multiple other crimes. The breakout occurred while security personnel stood watch inside the building. The escape proves embarrassing for the Assam Police force. Officials now face heat regarding broken security protocols and the failure to keep detainees locked up.

Questions now mount about how these men slipped past officers. Authorities have not offered a formal statement on the missing suspects. As one observer noted: "The incident has also caused embarrassment to the Assam Police, with the alleged lapses in the handling of the detainees drawing attention to security protocols at the police station."