In a dramatic turn of events at the Erode court complex, a man facing serious charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act made a desperate attempt to escape police custody that ended in severe injury. The accused, identified as S Dhanasekaran, sustained a hip fracture after jumping from the court building in a bold but failed escape bid.
The Dramatic Escape Attempt
The incident unfolded on Tuesday when Dhanasekaran was brought to the Erode court for a hearing related to his POCSO case. According to police sources, the accused managed to slip away from officers momentarily and made a rash decision to jump from the building in hopes of fleeing the premises.
The desperate leap proved costly as Dhanasekaran landed hard on the ground below, immediately sustaining serious injuries. Court staff and police personnel rushed to his aid upon witnessing the fall.
Immediate Medical Response
Following the incident, emergency medical services were promptly summoned to the court complex. Paramedics arrived quickly and provided initial treatment at the scene before transporting the injured accused to the Government Erode Medical College and Hospital for comprehensive medical care.
Medical examinations confirmed that Dhanasekaran had suffered a hip fracture from the impact of his fall. Hospital authorities reported that he is currently receiving treatment and remains under police guard while hospitalized.
Legal Proceedings Continue
Despite the dramatic escape attempt and subsequent injury, legal proceedings against Dhanasekaran continue. The Erode police have registered a separate case regarding the escape attempt, adding to the existing POCSO charges already pending against the accused.
Court authorities have confirmed that security protocols are being reviewed following this incident to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The event has raised questions about security measures at court complexes when handling accused individuals facing serious charges.
Background of the Case
While specific details of the original POCSO case remain confidential to protect the identity of the minor victim, authorities confirm that Dhanasekaran was facing serious allegations under the stringent anti-child sexual abuse law. The POCSO Act carries severe penalties for convicted offenders, which may have contributed to the accused's desperate attempt to escape custody.
The incident has drawn attention to both court security protocols and the extreme measures some accused individuals might take when facing serious criminal charges under India's protective legislation for children.
