India, March 28 -- Following an inquiry, Jajpur SP Yashpratap Shrimal suspended three police personnel after an accused in a theft case escaped from custody at the Brahmabarada police station in Jajpur district.

The incident occurred late on Friday night when the accused, identified as Ashish Behera of Chandamohini village, fled from the police lock-up. He had been arrested earlier in connection with a theft incident at a medical facility in Kundapatana under the same police station limits.

According to sources, after escaping from custody, the accused allegedly stole a laptop from the police station and a motorcycle from nearby, and attempted to flee. During his escape, Behera reportedly met with an accident, leaving one person injure...