Tue Feb 18 17:41:50 UTC 2025: ## Escaped Life Convict Rearrested in Vellore

**Vellore, February 19, 2025** – A 52-year-old life convict, A. Babu Ahmed Sheikh, who escaped from a hospital ward in Vellore on Monday, was apprehended by police near Kaniyambadi on Tuesday. Sheikh, a Kerala native, was serving a life sentence for murder at Vellore Central Prison. He had been admitted to the Government Medical College and Hospital for treatment before escaping.

Following his escape, Vellore Superintendent of Police N. Mathivannan formed special teams to locate him. Sheikh was arrested while attempting to board a bus. He has been returned to Central Prison.

Four Armed Reserve constables have been suspended for dereliction of duty, and an investigation into the escape is underway.

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