A prisoner escaped from jail No2 in Gandja, one of the largest cities in Azerbaijan, at about 21.00 on January 4.
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Hashimov Rahib Zulfugar, 27, was not found in prison during the night count and he was supposed of breaking out of the jail.
He had been sentenced to 3 years and a half under Article 177.2.2 and 177.2.3 (repeated theft) and 178.2.2 (repeated swindle).
The Justice Ministry Penitentiary Service confirmed the fact and reported that investigation and search is under way.
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