In a daring escape bid, two inmates of Haridwar jail while being taken to Dehradun court for appearance on Thursday threw chilly power in the eyes of two constables present in the Dehradun court campus. However, the bid was foiled as the affected cops kept holding them despite their eyes burning in pain. Other cops rushed in and overpowered the duo. The accused have been identified as Deepak Bajaj, 58 and his son Shashank Bajaj, 24, residents of Ranipur (Haridwar). Both have been languishing in Haridwar jail in regards to case of under sections 302/224 of IPC and 25/4 Arms Act. Sources said they were being taken to Dehradun court by head constable Sukhdev, constables Chetan and Brijesh.
“While Deepak Bajaj was being taken to Dehradun court by head constable Sukhdev constables Brijesh and Chetan were in charge of Shashank Bajaj who was also being taken to the court. Shashank suddenly threw chilly powder on the eyes of both the constables. However, the two constables held their ground despite the burning sensation in the eyes and screamed for help. Other cops rushed in and overpowered the duo,” a police officer said. State DGP, Garhwal Range DIG and SSP announced reward of Rs 10, 000, Rs 5000 and Rs 2500 respectively to the team for apprehending the duo.