A dacoit has managed to escape from the police custody after three days of arrest in Lahore, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday.

The escaped robber, Sahil, along with his accomplice Iqbal was in the custody of Shahdara Town police station.

The dacoit was arrested from Kala Khatai Road after an encounter.

When the incident of the escape of the robber from the police custody surfaced, the concerned police started suppressing the incident.

However, the Investigation and Operations Wing of police refrained from confirming or denying the dacoit’s escape.

Reporter: Rana faran Yamin