Seven undertrials escape from Ludhiana jail

Feb 17, 2008 11:10 AM IST

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They escaped from the Central Jail in Ludhiana when they were brought back after a court appearance.

Seven undertrials escaped from the Central Jail in Ludhiana late on Friday night when they were brought back after a court appearance, prison officials said.

The undertrials were escorted back from Kapurthala at around 11 pm after a hearing in a court there.

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They managed to escape by dodging the policemen on duty while getting down from the jail vehicle, the officials added.

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Seven undertrials escape from Ludhiana jail

They escaped from the Central Jail in Ludhiana when they were brought back after a court appearance.

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