KOTTAYAM: The prime accused in a robbery case created dramatic scenes in Mannarcaud police station as he fled the station after attacking a policeman. Dileep, who was arrested for stealing gold from a nearby home, attacked a constable on his way to the police station before fleeing with handcuffs.

However, Dileep was eventually arrested from his girlfriend’s house which was near to the police station. According to police, Dileep stayed in a vacant house after escaping from custody. He got rid off the handcuffs in the meanwhile and later reached his girlfriend’s house to have food. This was noted by local people who immediately informed the police. By the time police reached, Dileep managed to escape the scene but was immediately caught by the police from a nearby location during their search jointly conducted by the police and locals.

Dileep was immediately presented in the court and subsequently remanded. District police chief PS Babu, DYSP J Santhosh Kumar, and Mannarcaud station house officer Shiji are investigating the case. It is learnt that Shiji managed to flee from the station by obtaining lift from a motorcycle rider.