Delhi crime: A 31-year-old Benin national who had been arrested in connection with a case of alleged illegal drug supply, reportedly escaped from police custody but was nabbed from Nihal Vihar in Delhi a few hours later, officials said on Monday, reported the PTI.

The suspect identified as Uche Uwadiegu was arrested on October 3 with 1 kg of heroin, an official told the PTI on Monday.