Cuttack Jail Escape Sparks FIR War Between Officials
Two senior jail officials in Odisha have filed FIRs against each other over the escape of two murder accused from Choudwar circle jail, trading accusations of misconduct and negligence.
Two senior jail officials in Odisha have filed FIRs against each other over the escape of two murder accused from Choudwar circle jail, trading accusations of misconduct and negligence.
Two undertrials allegedly assaulted an on-duty staff member at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in Bengaluru. The incident occurred on January 7.
A Gujarati fisherman has died in Pakistan's Malir Jail in Karachi, even though his sentence ended in 2022. Activist Jatin Desai confirms the death, highlighting delays in repatriation for about 200 Indian fishermen held there.
SLPRB Assam has announced 138 Jail Warder vacancies for 2026. Check eligibility, application steps, and key dates for this government job opportunity.
A violent fight broke out between three gangsters in Burail Jail's factory area, resulting in serious injuries to one inmate. Police have registered a case after jail staff intervention.
Nishan Singh Lohar, an undertrial prisoner from Punjab, died by suicide in Sabarmati Central Jail early Saturday. Jail authorities found him in a bathroom with a turban used as a ligature.
Surprise raids at Faridkot Central Jail in Punjab led to the seizure of mobile phones and drugs, highlighting concerns over aerial smuggling into the facility.
A violent clash broke out between undertrial and convicted inmates at Jaipur Central Jail, leading to cross FIRs. Senior officials visited for inquiry amid ongoing security concerns.
A woman was apprehended by jail security in Ludhiana while attempting to smuggle 20.20 grams of heroin during a visit to her brother-in-law, an undertrial in a murder case.
Three life convicts who escaped from Hazaribag's high-security central jail have been recaptured in Maharashtra after a dramatic interstate chase. Read the full story of their escape and capture.
Buxar District Magistrate Sahila inspected the district jail, inaugurated a medicinal park & gym, and addressed prisoner grievances. She emphasized holistic inmate development and expanding jail workshops.
Three mobile phones without SIM cards were recovered from an inmate at Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu. The accused, arrested for drug peddling, had the devices in his luggage. Details inside.
A 62-year-old inmate at Yerawada open jail suffers intracranial bleeding after a brutal assault by a fellow prisoner. The accused is in custody as police investigate.
Goa High Court orders robust jammer network after discovering mobile phones & charging points inside Colvale jail. Justice Shreeram V Shirsat calls it a conscience shocker. Read the full report.
Rajasthan High Court mandates humane parole conditions, ruling poverty isn't a crime. New guidelines prevent discrimination against poor inmates. Read the landmark judgment details.
Contraband phones & SIM cards recovered from a high-security barrack of criminal Vishal Goswami in Sabarmati Central Jail. Read the shocking details of the jailbreak attempt.
Thane jail's medical report states dismissed RPF constable Chetansinh Chaudhary is hemodynamically stable. Court to hear bail plea citing mental health grounds in 2023 train murder case. Read details.
Jharkhand High Court demands action against senior jail officials after viral video exposes security failures at Birsa Munda Central Jail. Next hearing in a fortnight.
Rajesh Kamble appointed as Kalaburagi Central Jail superintendent following a viral video showing inmates' 'royal hospitality'. DGP Prisons inspects facility as investigation continues.
Protests erupt outside Brooklyn jail holding Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro. Demonstrators decry US 'war' and 'illegal capture', while lawmakers warn of regime-change fallout. Read the full report.
In a major crackdown, Bengaluru prison authorities seized 25 mobile phones and 30 SIM cards from inmates. The surprise raid highlights ongoing security challenges. Read the full details.
Following the deadly water contamination in Indore, Raipur Mayor Meenal Choubey launches emergency inspections of water and sewage systems to prevent a similar crisis. Details inside.
PSSSB Jail Warder admit card for 2025 recruitment to be released on sssb.punjab.gov.in. Written exams on Jan 11 & 18, 2026. Download steps inside.
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, serving time for rape and murder, granted 40-day parole from Sunaria Jail. This marks his 15th release since 2017 conviction. Read the full story.
A major security lapse at Amravati Central Jail saw a life convict leaving with a pen drive containing sensitive prison data. The 19-day delay in reporting raises serious questions. Read the full investigation.
Former Bihar MLA Vijay Kumar Shukla, serving life term for a 1998 murder, transferred from Bhagalpur jail to IGIMS Patna for retinal injury and cataract surgery. Read the full story.
A viral video from Kalaburagi Central Prison shows inmates drinking & gambling, sparking a major security review. DGP Alok Kumar conducted a surprise inspection. Full details inside.
Chaitanya Baghel, son of former CM Bhupesh Baghel, granted bail and released from Raipur Central Jail in the multi-crore liquor scam case. Details on the ED probe and political fallout inside.
Six Bajrang Dal activists arrested for vandalising Christmas decorations at Raipur's Magneto Mall were granted bail and welcomed as heroes. Details on the Christmas Eve incident and protests.
Damra Patel, convicted for murdering his 10-year-old son, ingested poison in Banaskantha. He was under severe guilt and faced social isolation. Read the full story.