Sri Lanka, May 27 -- Hatton Police said the suspect allegedly involved in the recent double murder of an elderly couple inside a shop in Dikoya, Hatton, had escaped from the custody of prison officers early this morning (27) while receiving treatment at hospital.

According to police, the suspect had been admitted to the Kandy National Hospital yesterday (26) by prison officials due to an illness he mentioned while in remand custody until June 3.

The suspect, who was receiving inpatient care, had escaped from the hospital early this morning, police said.

Subsequently, a joint search operation was launched by prison officers and the police to apprehend the suspect.

However, he was later arrested by Hatton Police while hiding in the Fett...