A 47-year-old man, Orijol Rukaj, escaped from police custody immediately following his brother’s funeral in Melbourne. Rukaj, who was a prisoner, had been permitted to attend the service and participate in the procession. Authorities report he fled shortly after the coffin was interred, evading surveillance. A manhunt is currently underway to locate and recapture Rukaj. Details surrounding the original charges against Rukaj have not been released. Police are appealing to the public for any information regarding his whereabouts. The escape raises questions about security protocols for prisoners attending funerals.