Palghar, April 9 A man who escaped from police custody while being presented in a court in Mumbai was arrested in the Bolinj area of Palghar district, a police official said on Thursday.
Harisar Anthony Joseph (47) escaped from custody on Tuesday while being taken to the sessions court in Colaba by the Mumbai police in a case registered under the Indian Penal Code and Arms Act, the official said.
He was taken from Arthur Road Jail, where he was being held in connection with the case, the official added.
"He was apprehended near the office of Ward No. 1 of the Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation by patrolling policemen Dinesh Sanap and Akshay Desai. The police arrived there after being alerted that Joseph was creating a disturbance over payment for tea," the official said.
He was taken to the Bolinj police station, and his background, including the incident of escaping custody, was revealed, the official said.
Joseph has been handed over to the Mumbai police for further action, the official added.