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Crime
Suspect in Mizoram Teen Murder Escapes Police Custody
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 01:35 AM
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A man being held for the murder of a teenager in Mizoram has managed to flee from police custody, authorities said.
Police in Mizoram reported that a man detained in connection with the murder of a teenager has escaped from custody. The escape was discovered during routine checks at the detention facility, prompting immediate alerts to senior officials.
The authorities have launched a manhunt, deploying additional police personnel and requesting public cooperation to locate the fugitive. Checkpoints have been set up in nearby districts, and a notice has been circulated to transport operators.
Law enforcement officials emphasized that the escape does not alter the ongoing investigation into the teenager's death. They assured the public that all efforts are being made to recapture the suspect and bring the case to a judicial conclusion.
The authorities have launched a manhunt, deploying additional police personnel and requesting public cooperation to locate the fugitive. Checkpoints have been set up in nearby districts, and a notice has been circulated to transport operators.
Law enforcement officials emphasized that the escape does not alter the ongoing investigation into the teenager's death. They assured the public that all efforts are being made to recapture the suspect and bring the case to a judicial conclusion.