Notorious two-wheeler thief Shibu Kumar was handed over to Bharalumukh Police in Guwahati by his own family members on Monday after he had escaped from police custody.

Shibu Kumar, a notorious two-wheeler thief who has been named in several incidents of theft across Guwahati, had been apprehended by Bharalumukh Police.

However, while being taken for routine medical examination, he managed to escape police custody, even with handcuffs on.

According to reports, Shibu Kumar is a resident of Fatasil Ambari area of Guwahati. Following his escape last night, he had fled to his home.

Early today morning, his family reportedly handed Kumar over to the police bringing the manhunt to a close.

The incident though will raise serious questions of the Bharalu Police as even amidst tight security arrangements, Shibu Kumar was able to flee while having his hands cuffed.

It may be noted that reports emerged today of the notorious two-wheeler thief escaping from Bharalumukh Police’s grasp.

Officials of the Bharalumukh Police Station in Guwahati informed that they had apprehended the thief, who has been named in several two-wheeler theft cases across the city.

However, even in handcuffs, he managed to escape from their custody, police said. The incident had taken place last night.

Police officials had identified the thief as Shibu Kumar. They said that he is one of the most notorious vehicle thieves and his name has popped up in several previous theft cases.

Meanwhile, the accused had jumped police custody with handcuffs on. Bharalu Police had said that a search operation had been initiated and assured that the thief, Kumar will soon be behind bars again.