Rape accused escapes from custody at Delhi airport, police launch manhunt

A rape accused has escaped from the custody of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the New Delhi Airport, where he arrived from Bahrain, police said on Monday.

The accused, Amandeep Singh, against whom a lookout notice was issued, was taken into custody at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport upon his arrival on December 20. However, he managed to flee by jumping the arrival gate, police officials said.

Following the incident, the Delhi Police have formed several search teams and launched a manhunt to trace the accused, who has been absconding since April 2020. A fresh case has also been registered against him.