THRISSUR: The warden of the Chavakkad sub-jail, Devassy, was suspended on Wednesday following the escape of a remand prisoner from the jail on Tuesday.

The Jail Deputy Inspector-General Jose Thomas had conducted a detailed inquiry into the escape of the prisoner, Mustaffa, and the suspension of the warden was as per his report. Mustaffa was arrested in connection with the rape of a 16-year old girl from Vadanappilli.