Ayodhya district jail witnessed a major security breach when two inmates managed to escape in the early hours of Thursday. The incident came to light during the morning headcount around six am, when jail authorities found two prisoners missing. Following the discovery, senior jail officials were informed and police teams were immediately deployed to trace the escapees.
According to jail administration sources, the prisoners were lodged in a high-security barrack. During the night, they allegedly removed two to three bricks from a wall near the ration storage area, creating an opening large enough to exit the barrack. After reaching the outer section, they reportedly used a blanket to fashion a rope and climbed over the main boundary wall, which is around twenty feet high. Investigators also found a bamboo pole measuring approximately twenty five feet near the wall, suggesting it was used to assist in the escape.
The prisoners are residents of Sultanpur and Amethi districts and had been in jail for several months in cases related to theft and violations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Officials believe the escape was not spontaneous and may have been planned over several days.
Evidence found during the investigation indicates that the prisoners used nearby peepal and tamarind trees as cover and support while fleeing the jail premises. Authorities are examining how the inmates managed to collect tools, bamboo, and iron rods without raising suspicion, pointing to possible internal negligence or assistance.
Following the incident, the senior jail superintendent, jailer, deputy jailer, head warder, and several warders have been suspended with immediate effect. A departmental inquiry has been ordered to determine responsibility for the lapse. Police have registered a case and multiple teams are conducting raids in nearby districts to apprehend the fugitives.
Jail administration officials stated that further action will be taken based on the findings of the inquiry, while security arrangements at the jail have been tightened to prevent any recurrence.
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