Assam: Escaped prisoner found dead in Lahorighat, body recovered from lake

The body of an escaped prisoner was discovered on October 13 in a pond at Lahorighat, Assam.

The deceased, identified as Abdul Rashid, was among five inmates who broke out of Morigaon jail on Thursday, October 10 night. 

The jailbreak has left local authorities on high alert, as four other prisoners involved in the escape remain at large. The authorities are intensifying their search efforts to track down the remaining fugitives while launching a thorough investigation into the circumstances that facilitated the breakout. 

Local residents reportedly informed law enforcement after spotting the body in the beel, prompting a swift recovery operation. 

Efforts are underway to determine whether the death resulted from an accident, foul play, or any other factors. Further details are awaited as the police continue their investigation.

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In a shocking turn of events, the body of Abdul Rashid, an escaped prisoner from Morigaon jail, was recovered from a pond in Lahorighat on October 13. Rashid was one of five inmates who fled, and local authorities are now on high alert as four others remain at large. An… pic.twitter.com/JWCu4vygxs

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