Pratapgarh Police Recaptures Fugitive Accused of Attempted Rape

In a significant development, the Pratapgarh police have recaptured a fugitive accused of attempting to sexually assault a minor. Javed, also known as Chand Babu, had escaped from custody while receiving medical treatment. The police had previously arrested him after a brief encounter and charged him under the POCSO Act. Following his escape, authorities have taken action against the officers responsible for his supervision. This incident highlights ongoing challenges in law enforcement and the importance of accountability within the police force. Read on for more details about this case and the police's response.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 29, 2025, 12:16 IST

Recapture of a Fugitive in Pratapgarh

The police in Pratapgarh district have successfully apprehended a criminal who had escaped from custody. An official from the police department provided this update on Monday.

According to Shailendra Lal, the Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) for the eastern region, the Nagar Kotwali police and a special team arrested Javed, also known as Chand Babu (28), late at night on December 28 and 29 from the Azad Nagar ground. He had previously fled police custody while receiving treatment at a medical college on December 24.

Lal explained that Javed had attempted to sexually assault a ten-year-old girl from the Udaidyah market area on the evening of December 20, leading to charges being filed against him under the POCSO Act and for attempted rape.

During the search for the wanted individual, the Kotwali Patti police received a tip-off and arrested Javed on the night of December 23 at the Aamapur intersection after a brief encounter, where they also seized an illegal firearm and ammunition. He was injured by a gunshot to the leg and was admitted to a medical college, where he managed to escape from police custody.

Following Javed's escape, the police registered a case against five individuals, including four officers on duty at the time.

ASP Shailendra Lal mentioned that four police personnel, including Sub-Inspector Keshav Prasad and Constables Vinod Singh, Adarsh Yadav, and Gulshan Kumar, were assigned to monitor Javed. He noted that on the same day, Javed managed to elude the officers.

The Nagar Kotwali police filed a case against Javed and the four officers based on a complaint from Inspector Abhishek Sirohi of the Kotwali Patti police station.