Two Prisoners Escape Haridwar Jail During Ramlila Performance

The inmates, playing monkeys in the event, used a ladder to flee, prompting investigations into jail security lapses.

The escapees, Pankaj and Rajkumar, were involved in serious crimes, with one serving a life sentence for murder and the other an undertrial for kidnapping.
The jailbreak occurred while the prisoners were performing in a Ramlila play at Haridwar district jail, where they used a ladder from a construction site to escape.
Six jail officials have been suspended due to negligence, as they were distracted by the event when the escape took place.
Local authorities, including the District Magistrate and Senior Superintendent of Police, have launched a manhunt and investigations are underway.
The incident has raised significant concerns about jail security, leading to both departmental and magisterial inquiries being ordered.