Haridwar Ramlila Chaos: Two Prisoners Escape Disguised as Monkeys, Flee Jail Under the Pretext of Searching for Sita
Prisoners Escape During Ramlila Performance in Haridwar
In a dramatic turn of events at Roshanabad Jail, Haridwar, two prisoners—Pankaj and Ramkumar—escaped while performing in a Ramlila play. Both were playing the roles of monkeys and used the excuse of searching for Sita to leave the stage. As the audience enjoyed the performance, the prisoners found an opportunity to flee. When the prison staff noticed their absence, a search began, but by then, the prisoners had already escaped.
यह तो ग़ज़ब ही हुआ. हरिद्वार जेल में हर बार की तरह इस बार भी रामलीला का आयोजन हुआ. रामलीला शुरू हुई. वानर बन सीता माता को खोजने का रोल दो क़ैदी कर रहे थे. दोनों माता सीता की खोज में निकले और वापस ही नहीं लौटे.
— Priya singh (@priyarajputlive) October 12, 2024
बाद में पता चला कि वानर बने दोनों क़ैदी बाउंड्री फांद कर फरार हो… pic.twitter.com/bOpLEqUQPU
Prisoner Background: One Serving Life Sentence for Murder
Pankaj Kumar, serving a life sentence for murder, and Ramkumar, whose case was still in court, made their escape using a ladder left behind due to ongoing construction work inside the jail. The prison authorities are facing heavy criticism for negligence, as the escape would not have been possible without the availability of the ladder. The incident has raised questions about security lapses within the prison.
Search Underway Amidst Police and Jail Administration Criticism
After the escape, police and jail administration have come under scrutiny for their lack of diligence. Pankaj is a resident of Roorkee, and Ramkumar hails from Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. Both law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to locate the fugitives. The authorities are under pressure to apprehend the escaped prisoners and prevent further lapses in prison security, with efforts ongoing to ensure they are caught as soon as possible.
