Constables set accused free defying court's order in Chhattisgarh

Two constables in Chhattisgarh allegedly released an accused, defying the court's order to lodge him in the jail. Both the constables have been attached to the police lines following the incident.

Janjgir-Champa: In a shocking incident reported from Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa district, two constables allegedly released an accused defying the court's order to lodge him in the jail.

According to reports, both the constables have been attached to the police lines following the incident.

Speaking to the media, Sub Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) Dineshwari Nand said that Naila police had arrested the accused under section 151 who was later produced in the court.

Further, the court ordered to lodge the accused in the jail but constables Sunil Singh and Bhushan Rathore set them free, defying the order, the SDOP added.

She further said that both the constables have been attached to the police lines and an investigation is underway into the matter.