Accused runs away from Crime Branch after attacking Policeman with Iron Rod.

Haifal Kalu Ali (27), a reisdent of Shivsena Gali Bhayandar West, has absconded after attacking with iron rod on the head of the policeman. He was caught on charges of theft by the Central Crime Unit of Mira Bhayandar Vasai Virar Police, and was taken to Crime Branch Office located at Kanakiya Road, Mira Road.

According to the information received from sources, Police had detained him on the charges of theft on Sunday. During Mid Night, between 1:30am to 2am the accused found a chance to escape as there was only two policemen at said office for night duty, and one of the policeman had went out to take food. Taking advantage of the situation, the accused attacked the police constable Jaikumar Rathod with an iron rod on his head. Rathod fell on the ground and went unconscious following which the accused successfully absconded from the fourth floor of the crime branch office late night. 

Constable Jaikumar Rathore, who was injured in this incident, is being treated at Mira Road Wockhardt Hospital. Rathod's condition is said to be critical. Mbvv Police team is actively searching for the absconding accused. It has been said that the accused was also arrested by Mbvv Police previously for similar crime.