Hyderabad, 22 September
Undertrial Prisoner Escapes from Erragadda Mental Hospital
An undertrial prisoner brought to the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Erragadda from Chanchalguda Central Jail for medical treatment allegedly escaped from the hospital on Monday afternoon.
According to the police, the prisoner was identified as Kishore Kumar Reddy, 22, a resident of Gandhi Malla village in Amarachintha mandal.
Kishore Kumar Reddy was lodged at Chanchalguda Central Jail and had been shifted to the Institute of Mental Health for treatment.
Prisoner allegedly escapes through ventilator
During his stay at the hospital, Kishore Kumar Reddy reportedly sought permission to use the toilet.
Police said he allegedly used the opportunity to escape through a ventilator. The incident came to light after hospital authorities noticed that he was missing.
Following the incident, a case was registered and police launched an investigation to trace the undertrial prisoner.
Authorities are continuing efforts to locate him and establish the circumstances surrounding the escape.