Raipur (Chhattisgarh): An undertrial prisoner escaped from Ambedkar Hospital in Raipur where he had been taken after he complained of illness. Shahabuddin Ahmed Qazi alias Sabbu Qazi was arrested recently along with 12 other members of his gang for selling stolen trucks. Sabbu is said to be the leader of the gang and was an undertrial prisoner in the Central Jail, Raipur.
Sabbu Qazi complained of illness on December 31 following which he was admitted in Ambedkar Hospital for treatment. A jail guard was deployed on duty with him. On January 3, at around 8:30 pm, Sabbu requested to go to washroom. The guard removed his handcuffs and which Sabbu went to the washroom after which he was nowhere to be seen. A case has been registered against the absconding prisoner in Maudhapara police station. However, there is no information regarding action taken against the jail guard for his negligence.
