Bhubaneswar, Oct 14: In a bizarre turn of events, a mobile phone thief managed to escape from police custody at Chandaka Police Station in Bhubaneswar.

According to reports, the accused, identified as Raja, a resident of Kolkata, was reportedly in custody when he requested to step out, claiming he was about to vomit. Taking advantage of the momentary lapse in vigilance, Raja fled the premises, leaving officers stunned.

Following the incident, police launched a manhunt to trace and apprehend the accused.

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Teams have been deployed across key locations, and surveillance efforts have been intensified. Authorities are also investigating how the escape occurred and whether protocol was breached during the incident.

The incident has raised concerns about custodial security and prompted calls for stricter procedures during detention.