New Delhi, March 17: One of the five youths arrested for their alleged involvement in a clash in south Delhi escaped from police custody early this morning, police sources said.
The accused identified as as Ajit escaped from Safdarjung Hospital early this morning. He was admitted there last night after he complained of uneasiness during questioning, they said.
Five persons — Ajit, Rohit, Surender, Monty and Kiran — were arrested following a clash in Safdurjung area last evening. One Hasimuddin suffered bullet injuries and while Rohit received head wounds when two groups clashed over a monetary dispute.
Sources said Ajit was taken to Safdarjung Hospital again in the night after he complained that he was not feeling well. He managed to hoodwink police and escape from the hospital around 6 am.
Police is conducting raids at several places to arrest Ajit.
—–PTI