Meerut, June 23 -- A prisoner lodged in Saharanpur jail fled from the Meerut government medical college, where he was undergoing treatment for cancer, while under police watch. He was out of police bounds even three days later on Sunday.

The undertrial inmate was in jail after he was charged with loot and murder. His escape has triggered a departmental crackdown.

The incident came to light after police personnel, deployed for the accused's security, were found sleeping on duty. Sub-inspector Raj Kumar, head constables Devendra Kumar, Vinod Kumar and Aditya and constable Nitin Kumar were assigned to guard Musahid, who hails from Saharanpur. Primary investigation revealed that the cops on duty dozed off during the night, leaving the accus...