One more held for helping Bhanwari case accused escape

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Press Trust of India Jodhpur
Last Updated : Jan 24 2013 | 1:49 AM IST

"Raju Ram from Palli village of Lohawat tehsil was arrested this morning in connection with the escape of Kailash Jakhar," DCP (East) Rahul Prakash told reporters here.

With this, the total number of arrests in connection with Jakhar's escape has gone up to 11.

Jakhar escaped from police custody from Jodhpur court premises, where he was taken for trial in some other case, when his accomplices opened fire to create panic.

Police has identified close to 30 persons in connection with the incident on the basis of the interrogation of those who have already been arrested, Prakash said, adding further probe is on.

  

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First Published: Jun 27 2012 | 11:35 PM IST

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