A man allegedly involved in a house break-in case escaped from a police escort near Pudukottai on Sunday afternoon. Police sources gave the name of the accused as I. Marimuthu alias Masanam, 21, of Madurai district.He was allegedly involved in a house break-in case in Ganesh Nagar police station limits a few days ago. Based on CCTV footage, the police arrested Marimuthu. He was taken to the Pudukottai Government Medical College and Hospital by two constables on a two-wheeler for medical examination.After the medical examination, he was being brought to the police station when he escaped after allegedly pushing one of the constables near Pudukottai. Efforts are on to nab him, said police sources. Published - August 23, 2026 08:53 pm IST