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Crime
NCB Accused Escapes Custody in Jammu, Raising Security Concerns
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 11:09 PM
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A suspect in a narcotics case fled while under National Crime Bureau custody in Jammu, prompting an investigation into the breach.
Jammu police reported that a person charged in a drug‑related case managed to escape while being held by the National Crime Bureau (NCB). The escape occurred within the city limits of Jammu, and officials said the suspect was under custody for interrogation when the breach happened.
The NCB has not disclosed the exact method of escape, but preliminary statements suggest a lapse in security protocols during the transfer or detention process. No weapons or violence were reported in the incident, and the suspect is believed to be on the run.
Following the escape, senior NCB officials launched an internal inquiry to determine how the breach occurred and to identify any procedural failures. The Jammu police have also been tasked with locating the fugitive and preventing further compromise of ongoing investigations.
Authorities emphasized that the incident underscores the need for stricter oversight of custodial procedures, especially in high‑profile drug cases. The NCB has pledged to cooperate fully with local law enforcement to recapture the accused and to tighten security measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.
The NCB has not disclosed the exact method of escape, but preliminary statements suggest a lapse in security protocols during the transfer or detention process. No weapons or violence were reported in the incident, and the suspect is believed to be on the run.
Following the escape, senior NCB officials launched an internal inquiry to determine how the breach occurred and to identify any procedural failures. The Jammu police have also been tasked with locating the fugitive and preventing further compromise of ongoing investigations.
Authorities emphasized that the incident underscores the need for stricter oversight of custodial procedures, especially in high‑profile drug cases. The NCB has pledged to cooperate fully with local law enforcement to recapture the accused and to tighten security measures to avoid similar incidents in the future.