Nagaon: An undertrial prisoner reportedly escaped from the premises of Nagaon Medical College and Hospital while undergoing medical treatment, raising questions over security arrangements for prisoners receiving treatment at the healthcare facility. According to reports, the undertrial managed to flee despite being in handcuffs. The incident has prompted concern among authorities over the security arrangements put in place while escorting prisoners to hospitals for medical attention. The escape has also raised questions about the level of vigilance maintained by personnel responsible for guarding undertrial prisoners outside jail premises.
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Following the incident, efforts were reportedly initiated to trace the escaped prisoner. Police and other security personnel are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the escape and identify any lapses that may have facilitated it. The incident comes amid continuing concerns over the security of undertrial prisoners who require treatment at hospitals. Such prisoners are generally escorted by security personnel to ensure that they receive necessary medical care while remaining in custody.
Authorities are likely to investigate whether established security protocols were followed during the undertrial’s hospital visit and whether negligence on the part of the escorting personnel contributed to the escape. Further details regarding the identity of the undertrial, the case in which the person was detained and the circumstances of the escape are awaited. The incident has once again highlighted the need for strict security measures when prisoners are taken outside correctional facilities for medical treatment.
