Nagpur, Apr 10 (PTI) A man arrested for alleged possession of firearms in Nagpur in Maharashtra escaped from police custody after he was taken for a medical check-up to Mayo Hospital, an official said on Monday.

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The man, who was arrested by Wadi police on Saturday, fled while he was being taken back from the hospital on Sunday night, the official added.

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Efforts are on to nab him, the Wadi police station official said.

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