Daring Escape: Theft Suspects Flee from Magistrate's Residence

In a dramatic escape, two theft suspects managed to flee from police custody during remand proceedings at a magistrate's residence in North Paravoor on Sunday. The suspects, identified as Russel from Pathanamthitta and Sooraj from Alappuzha, were previously arrested for a theft case in Kochi city.

According to authorities at the Kadavanthra police station, the suspects were taken to the magistrate's home as proceedings could not be held in a court on a Sunday. Upon arrival, their handcuffs were removed, providing them with an opportunity to push an officer and run away.

The North Paravoor police have since launched an investigation into the daylight escape. Alerts have been issued to nearby stations, and a combing operation is actively underway to locate the accused. The incident has raised concerns about security during magistrate-led proceedings at residences.

(With inputs from agencies.)