Overview

• Police identified the fugitives as Nawal Kishore Mahawar and Anas Kumar, who fled in the early hours after scaling a 27‑foot boundary wall.
• Investigators say the pair used a rubber pipe to climb the wall and crossed a high‑voltage wire before leaving the premises.
• The jailbreak was detected during routine checks, after which a headcount was conducted and senior officials were notified.
• ACP Narayan Kumar said a detailed probe is underway that includes the possibility of assistance or negligence by jail personnel.
• The escape follows earlier lapses at the jail, including reports of smuggled phones used for threats and a recent bribery scandal that raised oversight concerns.