Bhatkal, Aug 18, 2012 : The Bhatkal police arrested a prisoner who escaped from Dharwad Central Prison after allegedly assaulting the guards at the prison’s main gates on August 16.
The arrested is Haneef Byari (31) of Chikmagalur, who was given a life sentence after being found guilty in a murder case. The police also arrested Sunil Siddappa Meti for allegedly helping him escape. They arrested the two when they were on their way to Udupi via Bhatkal.
Byari was held in Chikmagalur and Shimoga jails before he was moved to the Dharwad prison.