Rearrest of jail escapees inconsistent in Odisha: NCRB report
Two murder undertrials escaped Cuttack's high-security Choudwar jail, sparking a manhunt and renewed security concerns. This incident follows NCRB data showing seven undertrial escapes in 2023 with no same-year re-arrests. Prison authorities have since ordered enhanced vigilance, thorough inspections for contraband, and strict action against staff connivance, highlighting persistent security challenges within correctional facilities.
Two murder undertrials escaped Cuttack's high-security Choudwar jail, sparking a manhunt and renewed security concerns. This incident follows NCRB data showing seven undertrial escapes in 2023 with no same-year re-arrests. Prison authorities have since ordered enhanced vigilance, thorough inspections for contraband, and strict action against staff connivance, highlighting persistent security challenges within correctional facilities.
