Patiala: Prisoner under treatment escapes from hospital

Patiala, October 1: Punjab police administration once again came in the limelight as a prisoner from Patiala is reported to have escaped from Rajindra Hospital on Monday morning.

The accused has been identified as Amrik Singh, against whom a case has been registered against NDPS Act.

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Notably, Amrik Singh had a fight with another prisoner in the jail, during which he was injured and was brought to Rajindra hospital on Saturday morning for the treatment.

Meanwhile, while undergoing X-ray, Amrik Singh escaped the  X-ray ward.

Confirming this, Jail Superintendent Manjit Singh Tiwana said that an investigation has been started regarding the negligence of the employees who accompanied the prisoner.

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Police investigation is underway.

(Inputs by Gagandeep Singh Ahuja)

-PTC News