Palghar, Apr 9 (PTI) A man who escaped from custody while being presented in a court in Mumbai was arrested in Bolinj area of Palghar district, a police official said on Thursday.
Harisar Anthony Joseph (47) fled from custody on Tuesday while being taken to the sessions court in Colaba by MRA Marg police in the metropolis in a case registered under Indian Penal Code and Arms Act, the official said.
He was taken to court from Arthur Road Jail, where he was lodged in connection with the case, the official added.
“He was nabbed from close to the office of ward number 1 of Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation by patrolling policemen Dinesh Sanap and Akshay Desai. The police arrived there after being alerted that Joseph was creating ruckus over payment for tea,” the official said.
He was brought to Bolinj police station and his antecedents, including the custody escape incident, were revealed, the official said.
Joseph has been handed over to Mumbai police for further action, the official added. PTI COR BNM
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