Custody Escape Ends in Swift Police Action: Vivek Pradhan Nabbed

Gangtok, 25 Feb : A day after fleeing from custody at STNM Hospital, Vivek Pradhan was arrested on Tuesday afternoon in a coordinated police operation near Lower Sichey area.

Pradhan reportedly escaped on Monday evening while under police supervision at Sir Thutob Namgyal Memorial Hospital. This escape triggered an extensive search across the capital town.

Acting on reliable tips, teams from Sadar Police and Reserve Lines Police conducted a joint operation. Plainclothes officers positioned themselves along the Bypass, Tadong stretch and District Court Road, setting a trap to catch the suspect. Their efforts were successful when Pradhan was detained without any resistance.

Sources confirmed that Pradhan had been charged under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for theft and related offenses involving illegal substances. After his re-arrest, he has been returned to custody, and further investigation is ongoing.

Authorities have reiterated their commitment to enforcing the law and preventing such incidents in the future.

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Custody Escape Ends in Swift Police Action: Vivek Pradhan Nabbed

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