Pakistan, Aug. 12 -- Rawalpindi police arrested three Adiala jail guards over their alleged involvement in a prisoner's escape during transportation.

The prisoner, identified as Hammad, escaped in the Mandra area on Tuesday while being transported to Jhelum jail.

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The arrested officials include Assistant Sub-Inspector Tauqeer Hussain, Head Constable Mahboob Khan and Constable Qasim. Police ordered their arrest following the incident.

According to the FIR, the guards allegedly conspired with Hammad and arranged a stop at a hotel along the GT Road. Three accomplices reportedly joined them there.

The police van driver alerted Mandra police, who reached the location as Hammad attempted to escape...