Murder Accused Escapes Kanpur Jail, Massive Search Underway

A man named Asaruddin, who was in jail for allegedly killing his friend, escaped from a jail in Kanpur.

The prison guards realized he was missing during a headcount late at night.

Now, the police and jail staff are looking everywhere for him, checking cameras, and searching the jail very carefully.

Asaruddin was arrested because he supposedly murdered his friend, suspecting his wife was having an affair with the victim.

They are looking at all possible places where he might be hiding, inside or outside the prison.