A juvenile detained in connection with a rape case escaped from Soban Singh Jeena Base Hospital in Haldwani during treatment on Thursday, prompting a search by police teams in the city.
The juvenile had been brought to the hospital from the juvenile observation home in Haldwani after reportedly remaining unwell for some time. Police said he used the opportunity to flee through a hospital window while undergoing medical treatment.
The incident was reported to police by the guard detail accompanying the juvenile from the observation home. The escape has led police and the administration to begin efforts to locate him.
Search focused on Banbhulpura
Police said the juvenile is originally from Banbhulpura and was last seen in that area after escaping. Teams from the Kotwali police station and Banbhulpura police station have been formed to search for him.
The teams are conducting searches at suspected locations and examining CCTV footage. The available information does not establish that the juvenile has been arrested or recovered.
Because the person involved is a juvenile, his identity has not been disclosed. The rape case remains an allegation, and the escape does not determine the outcome of that case.
Conclusion
A juvenile detained in a rape case escaped from Haldwani’s Soban Singh Jeena Base Hospital during treatment on Thursday. Police teams from Kotwali and Banbhulpura are searching for him, with CCTV footage being examined and Banbhulpura identified as the last reported sighting area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the juvenile escape from?
He escaped from Soban Singh Jeena Base Hospital in Haldwani while receiving treatment.
Q. When did the escape happen?
Police said the escape happened on Thursday during treatment.
Q. Where was the juvenile being held before treatment?
He was being held at the juvenile observation home in Haldwani.
Q. What was the juvenile detained in connection with?
He was detained in connection with a rape case. The case remains an allegation.
Q. Where was he last seen?
Police said he was last seen in the Banbhulpura area.
Q. Which police teams are searching for him?
Joint teams from Kotwali police station and Banbhulpura police station are searching for him.
Q. What steps are police taking?
Police are searching suspected locations and examining CCTV footage.
