Kasargod : An accused who was wanted in more than 20 cases escaped from the clutches of the police on morning May 23 Monday at Vidyanagar.

Ameer Ali (23), a resident of Alampadi is the accused who escaped from the police.

He was brought from Kannur central jail and was being taken to Kasargod court. Near Vidyanagar junction he ran away from the cops who were escorting him.

Ameer was brought by bus to Kasargod from Kannur Central prison. He was able to divert the attention of the police at Vidyanagar and made good his escape.

Police have ordered a manhunt for apprehending him. He was arrested on May 13 while transporting eight grams of MDM narcotic.