Tribune News Service

Amritsar, May 13

As many as 15 persons attacked cops and helped a burglar to escape from the police custody in Bhindi Saida area, here on Wednesday. Among those booked include the mother of the suspect, his two brothers and their sons.

Those booked have been identified as Manjit Singh, his mother Shindo, Bau Singh, Lal Singh, Raja, Battu, all residents of Bhindi Saida and around 10 unknown persons.

Sub-Inspector Gagandeep Singh, in his complaint, stated that yesterday, he, along with his police team was raiding the area to nab Manjit Singh who was a prime suspect in two burglary incidents in Ajnala area when got a tip off that the accused was present in his house. He said they arrested Manjit when he was going to his home from the main road.

On seeing this, Shindo challenged the police party that she would not allow the police party to arrest him. The SI said she started pelting stones at the police party. Meanwhile, other accused also reached there and started creating a ruckus. They attacked the police party and stopped them from discharging their duties.

He said taking advantage of this, Manjit slipped away from the police custody. Later, they also fled from the spot.

The police have registered a case under Sections 353, 186, 224 and 225 of the IPC against them, while no arrest has been made till now.