Cuttack: An undertrial prisoner, who was undergoing treatment at SCB Medical College and Hospital (SCBMCH) in Cuttack, allegedly managed to escape by disguising himself as a woman.
The fugitive, Sajan Das, is a resident of Naugaon area in Jagatsinghpur district.
According to sources, Naugaon police had arrested Das during a loot bid in Niali area. He was first lodged in Alipingal jail and then shifted to Choudwar jail. He had been undergoing treatment at the state-run health facility since May 29.
On Thursday, Das requested to use the restroom and discreetly exited the facility clad in a saree. Mangalabag police has registered a case and launched a manhunt to nab the fugitive.
