Undertrial Criminal Escapes from Madhya Pradesh Hospital: Hunt Underway

A 38-year-old undertrial, Tega Pardhi, facing multiple criminal charges, escaped from Guna district hospital in Madhya Pradesh. Pardhi managed to flee after his handcuffs were loosened by a sentry. Police have launched a manhunt and registered a new case against him for escaping custody.

A 38-year-old undertrial in judicial custody, Tega Pardhi, who faces multiple criminal cases, escaped from Madhya Pradesh's Guna district hospital early Thursday, police reported.

The incident occurred around 5 am, prompting authorities to launch a manhunt for Pardhi, according to Additional Superintendent of Police Man Singh Thakur.

Sources revealed that the sentry escorting Pardhi loosened his handcuffs after Pardhi claimed he was unwell. The escape occurred while the sentry was asleep. Pardhi, accused in over 20 cases including attempted murder and dacoity, had previously carried a Rs 15,000 bounty and committed crimes in Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Thakur stated that Pardhi had been brought from Churu jail in Rajasthan for treatment after complaining of chest pain. Pardhi managed to escape by loosening the handcuffs.

Subsequently, a fresh case has been registered against Pardhi for fleeing custody. An inquiry is underway to determine actions against the police personnel involved, Thakur added.

(With inputs from agencies.)