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Crime
Begusarai Court Hearing: Accused in Illegal Mining Case Escapes Police Guard
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 08:37 AM
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During a court hearing in Begusarai, accused Amit Singh, charged with illegal mining, slipped away from police protection, sparking panic.
The Begusarai district court saw an unexpected turn on Tuesday when Amit Singh, the accused in an illegal mining case, managed to flee while under police guard. Singh had been escorted to the courtroom for a scheduled hearing, but he slipped away before the session could conclude, causing alarm among the attending officers.
Police had taken Singh into custody after a raid on January 20 that resulted in the seizure of a JCB excavator and five tractors linked to the mining operation. The equipment was confiscated as part of a broader crackdown on unlicensed extraction activities in the region.
Following the escape, law enforcement officials launched an immediate search within the court premises and surrounding areas. Senior officials said they are reviewing CCTV footage and have filed a formal complaint to identify lapses in security. The incident has raised concerns about the adequacy of police protection for high‑profile suspects in Bihar's courts.
Police had taken Singh into custody after a raid on January 20 that resulted in the seizure of a JCB excavator and five tractors linked to the mining operation. The equipment was confiscated as part of a broader crackdown on unlicensed extraction activities in the region.
Following the escape, law enforcement officials launched an immediate search within the court premises and surrounding areas. Senior officials said they are reviewing CCTV footage and have filed a formal complaint to identify lapses in security. The incident has raised concerns about the adequacy of police protection for high‑profile suspects in Bihar's courts.