Shillong, August 12: Today based on certain intelligence inputs received, the East Khasi Hills District Police foiled an attempted to jail break by cadres of the ULFA(I), GNLA and HNLC including others involved in heinous offences, lodged in the High Security Cell of District Jail Shillong.
As soon as the input was received, a surprise check was made by the East Khasi Hills District Police and Magistrate at 2:00 Pm today at the High Security Cell premises and after combing the thick undergrowth behind the High Security Cell, knotted ropes of 16.5 ft length made out of synthetic woolen blankets were found hidden in the bushes near the real wall of the High Security Area.
On further searching, two improvised iron hooks were also found with a makeshift rope ladder also found hidden under an abandoned sentry post. Also on searching the bath room at the 1st Floor of the High Security Cell, several torn strips of blankets meant for preparing the ropes were found. All items were seized in presence of Magistrate and Jail Authorities. A case is being registered and investigation is on to unearth the conspiracy behind it.
