In a dramatic bid, three history-sheeters, including Karna Bera, escape from police custody while they were being taken to Contai Court in East Midnapore. Bera hurled a bomb while trying to escape. While he was later caught by police, other two managed to escape.

The entire incident was caught on camera. Bera, a notorious criminal, hurled bombs on the policemen while trying to flee from police custody.

The bomb attack on policemen triggered panic among the local residents present inside the court premises.