Assam: Accused surrenders to Digboi police after brief escape

Digboi: A 38-year-old accused who had escaped from police custody while being transported to Tinsuka District Prison in Assam recently surrendered to the Digboi police.

Ratul Sonowal, a resident of Lakhipather Rongsongi Village under Digboi police station, was booked under Section 132/262 of BNS 2023 on October 2, 2024, following a case registered at Digboi police station.

According to police sources, Sonowal was being taken to the district jail from Margherita court when he managed to break free from police custody. However, he surrendered to the police within 16 hours of his escape.

"The family members themselves escorted the accused to the police station, demonstrating an extra sense of social responsibility and exhibiting a commendable spirit of law-abiding citizens," said Dibya Jyoti Dutta, the Officer-in-Charge of Digboi police station.

Earlier, during a meeting of the first Thana Level Nagarik Committee held in Digboi Jyotinagar, the police official had emphasized the importance of citizen involvement in combating societal issues.

He urged citizens to coordinate with and assist the local police in ensuring effective policing and a safer community.

The chairman of the Nagarik Committee, Dhiraj Gogoi, and various social activists and student organizations commended the efforts of Digboi police for securing the surrender of the absconding accused and for their relentless drive against various socio-economic crimes within the jurisdiction.