Karnataka: Rape accused scales 40-foot wall to escape jail, captured on CCTV

In a daring escape that unfolded like a scene from a movie, a 23-year-old rape accused managed to evade the confines of a Karnataka jail by scaling a 40-foot-high wall. 

The entire incident, captured on a surveillance camera within the prison premises, has stirred widespread attention after the video went viral across the internet.

The escapee, identified as Vasant, had been under custody following grave allegations of rape, triggered by a complaint lodged at the local woman's police station. 

He was sent to jail after his court appearance. 

Vasant's suffered a critical injury to his right leg due to the perilous jump. Undeterred by his injury, he managed to elude authorities and disappear into the surrounding area.

Jail authorities and the local police promptly sprung into action, initiating a coordinated search operation to locate and catch the fugitive, Vasant.

The accused was tracked down in the nearby Haveri district and was arrested within 24 hours, according to police officials.