Mahant Accuses Youth of Theft; Escapes Custody Before Re-Arrest

Baghpat 30 August (desk):-In a dramatic turn of events in Daha village, the head priest (Mahant) of the Mahadev Shiv Temple has accused a local youth of stealing ₹16,000 from him. The complaint was filed after the youth was allegedly seen near a liquor shop shortly after the theft. According to the Mahant, the accused became aggressive when questioned about the missing money and threatened to use violence.

Following the complaint, the police arrested the suspect late on Wednesday night. However, early the next morning, the accused managed to escape from custody by climbing over a wall after requesting to use the restroom. This escape caused a stir at the police station, prompting a full-scale search operation. The police scoured various locations throughout the day and eventually recaptured the suspect by the evening, approximately 18 hours later.

Upon further investigation, the accused reportedly admitted to stealing not cash, but 21 kilograms of wheat, which he claimed to have sold. The police are now examining the validity of this claim and looking into the theft of the money as well. The police are also reviewing their handling of the suspect’s escape and will investigate any lapses in their procedures.

The incident has raised serious concerns about police security and operational protocols. Local officials, including CO Vijay Chaudhary, have emphasized that a thorough review of the case will be conducted to address any negligence. The authorities are committed to ensuring that the suspect is held accountable and that improvements are made to prevent such lapses in the future.