The suspect who escaped police custody in Hambantota has been remanded until September 30,along with three members of his family after they were presented before the Hambantota magistrate on Wednesday.

The suspect who was taken into custody over an alleged theft of paddy, escaped police custody after he was brought to the Hambantota Police.

However, he surrendered himself to the police after several days with the aid of a monk.

The suspect’s sister and two other relatives who harboured him have been placed in remand custody.

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