India, Aug. 26 -- A murder accused lodged in Sundargarh jail escaped from the district headquarters hospital while undergoing treatment today.Geographic Reference

The accused, identified as Tekchand Behera, had been admitted to the surgery ward of Sundargarh District Headquarters Hospital on Tuesday after developing health problems. He was brought to the hospital from Sundargarh Jail for treatment.

According to preliminary information, Behera escaped from the hospital by using the pretext of going to the toilet. Jail personnel launched a search after noticing that he was missing, but failed to trace him.

Police were subsequently informed, and a search was launched in the area. A dog squad was also pressed into service to track the accu...