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Police reveal details of 14 Adiala Jail undertrials who escaped after court hearing
Key takeaways
- Officials said the escape was planned inside jail.
- Police said a case has been registered against the escapees at Sihala police station in Islamabad.
- Rawalpindi Police, with support from Islamabad Police, are continuing search operations in the area to recapture the remaining fugitives.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize RAWALPINDI, June 29: Police have released details of the 14 Adiala Jail undertrials who escaped after being brought back from court, saying most were facing serious charges including murder, attempted murder, armed robbery and drug offences.
Officials said the escape was planned inside jail. A police investigation team has started work to look into suspected facilitators outside the prison.
Police said a case has been registered against the escapees at Sihala police station in Islamabad.
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