GUJCTOC Accused Escapes from Vadodara’s SSG Hospital

The accused allegedly fled after police removed his handcuffs from the hospital bed to take him to the washroom, triggering a search operation across Vadodara.

An accused booked under the Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GUJCTOC) Act, identified as Mohsin Mindi, allegedly escaped from Vadodara’s Sir Sayajirao General (SSG) Hospital while under police guard, as per reports.

According to reports, Mindi had been shifted from jail to SSG Hospital for treatment after his health deteriorated. He was admitted to the male ward, where police personnel were deployed to guard him. As part of the security arrangements, he was reportedly handcuffed to his hospital bed.

Accused allegedly escapes on pretext of using washroom

As per reports, Mindi told the police personnel guarding him that he needed to use the washroom. When his handcuffs were removed from the bed to facilitate this, he allegedly took advantage of the moment and escaped from the ward.

Reports further state that he managed to evade the personnel on duty and leave the hospital premises before they could stop him. The exact circumstances of the escape have not been independently verified.

Police launch search operation across Vadodara

As per reports, senior police officials rushed to SSG Hospital after the escape came to light. Teams from the Vadodara Crime Branch and local police stations were alerted and deployed to trace the accused.

Police reportedly intensified checks at city exit points, railway stations, bus stands and highways. Teams were also sent to investigate his possible whereabouts and contacts in an effort to locate and apprehend him.

Further details about the circumstances of the escape and any action against the personnel responsible for his custody were not available in the initial reports.