Panchkula, July 26 -- An accused individual, previously arrested on July 18 in Assam in connection with a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, has escaped from Pinjore police custody. The escape occurred on Friday morning when the accused reportedly jumped from the roof of the Pinjore police station during his six-day remand, police said.

Following the escape, police forces have been deployed to all railway stations, bus stands, and major locations to assist in the search efforts. Police are also actively questioning residents in Pinjore who hail from the accused's home district of Kishanganj, Bihar, in an attempt to gather crucial information.

The original case was registered on July 9 after the victi...