Mastermind Behind Escape Of Key Accused In Sidhu Moose Wala Murder Arrested: Cops

Two pistols and a car used to help Deepak Tinu escape have been recovered from Chirag, added police official.

The mastermind behind the escape of gangster Deepak Tinu from police custody in Mansa was arrested, Punjab Police said on Monday. Update on Deepak Tinu Escape Case : In a press conference held today IGP Patiala Range (Head of Special Investigation Team) informed that till now a total of 09 accused have been arrested in Deepak Tinu escape case (conspirator in Sidhu Moosewala's murder). pic.twitter.com/Gwrvy0ibnV

Chirag, a brother of Deepak Tinu, has been arrested, said Inspector General of Police (Patiala Range) M S Chhina in Patiala.

Two pistols and a car used to help Deepak Tinu escape have been recovered from Chirag, added Mr Chhina.

"Chirag was the mastermind in the escape of Deepak Tinu," said Mr Chhina addressing the media in Patiala district.