Jail Officials Suspended After High-Risk Escape

The Director General of Prisons has suspended an additional deputy jailer in connection with the daring escape of two high-risk inmates from Ayodhya District Jail. This brings the total number of suspended officials in the case to twelve, including the jail superintendent. Departmental proceedings have also been initiated against the implicated officer. The escape occurred on the night of January 28, when Golu Agrahari, an Amethi resident, and Sher Ali from Sultanpur, managed to flee after breaching their barrack wall. Both escapees are reportedly involved in serious criminal cases, including murder, dacoity, and rape.

An inquiry report submitted by the DIG Prisons, Ayodhya Range, detailed earlier disciplinary actions against eleven other officials. The most recent suspension of Deputy Jailer Raju alias Rajdeep followed findings of serious duty lapses. The investigation indicated that mandatory evening checks and frisking were not adequately conducted, as the escaped prisoners were found to have carried tools inside their barrack to facilitate their escape. The Director General of Prisons emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and strict action will be taken against all officials found responsible for the security breach.