In Bihar, criminal escapes police custody by jumping into river
A criminal named Santosh Yadav escaped police custody in Bihar, India, by jumping into a river while being escorted across a bamboo bridge. Police are currently searching for the suspect, who remains missing after the incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights issues regarding police transport protocols and infrastructure safety in rural regions of India.
In a bizarre incident in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district, a criminal detained under the Arms Act escaped police custody by jumping into a river. The incident took place on Saturday (September 26, 2026) afternoon in the Jagdishpur Police Station area.
According to police, they got a tip-off from an informer that a criminal against whom many other cases were lodged was seen near Saidpur Ghat at the bank of the Chandan River carrying a country-made musket and cartridges.
A police team rushed to the spot to apprehend the criminal identified as Santosh Yadav, a resident of Motidah village. Police reached the spot in time and took him into custody.
The police team, comprising four constables, were escorting him to the jeep, however they had to cross a bamboo bridge of nearly 50 meters. While walking, two constables lifted the sticks to maintain balance on the bridge.
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