Cuttack: An undertrial prisoner reportedly managed to escape from the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack on the pretext of going to the washroom.
The absconding prisoner has been identified as Sajan Das, a resident of an area under Naugaon police limits in Jagatsinghpur district.
According to a source, Naugaon police had arrested Das while he was trying to loot a house in Niali area. He was then produced in a court and remanded to judicial custody after his bail plea was rejected. He was first lodged in Alipingal jail and then shifted to Choudwar jail.
The accused, who was arrested in connection with a theft case, reportedly fled the hospital wearing a saree.
According to reports, Sajan went to use the hospital’s washroom wearing a saree at around 12 noon on Thursday. As the six guards on duty there were lax, he took the opportunity to escape.
Following the incident, Choudwar police filed a written complaint at the Mangalabagh police station today. A case under section 224 of the IPC has been registered.
Police raided some places in Jagatsinghpur and Nyali today. A special team has been formed to nab the escaped prisoner. Further investigation is underway.
