Minor escapes from Namakkal police custody in Salem
A 15-year-old boy arrested for theft escaped from police custody while being transported to an observation home in Salem. Namakkal police have filed a complaint with the Hasthampatti police and are currently searching for the minor.
Why it matters
The incident highlights potential lapses in police security protocols during the transport of juvenile detainees, raising concerns about public safety and custodial oversight.
A 15-year-old boy, who was arrested by Namakkal police in connection with a theft case, escaped from police custody in Salem on Friday (August 7, 2026).
The Namakkal Town police arrested the minor, a resident of Musiri in the Tiruchi district, and produced him before the Namakkal Court. Based on the court’s order, the police took him to the observation home in Salem district court premises on Friday night.
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