Cuttack Jail Escape Sparks FIR War Between Officials
Two senior jail officials in Odisha have filed FIRs against each other over the escape of two murder accused from Choudwar circle jail, trading accusations of misconduct and negligence.
Two senior jail officials in Odisha have filed FIRs against each other over the escape of two murder accused from Choudwar circle jail, trading accusations of misconduct and negligence.
Two undertrials allegedly assaulted an on-duty staff member at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in Bengaluru. The incident occurred on January 7.
A Gujarati fisherman has died in Pakistan's Malir Jail in Karachi, even though his sentence ended in 2022. Activist Jatin Desai confirms the death, highlighting delays in repatriation for about 200 Indian fishermen held there.
SLPRB Assam has announced 138 Jail Warder vacancies for 2026. Check eligibility, application steps, and key dates for this government job opportunity.
A violent fight broke out between three gangsters in Burail Jail's factory area, resulting in serious injuries to one inmate. Police have registered a case after jail staff intervention.
A violent clash broke out between undertrial and convicted inmates at Jaipur Central Jail, leading to cross FIRs. Senior officials visited for inquiry amid ongoing security concerns.
A woman was apprehended by jail security in Ludhiana while attempting to smuggle 20.20 grams of heroin during a visit to her brother-in-law, an undertrial in a murder case.
Twenty-two inmates of Berhampur circle jail, including a man convicted in a gang rape case, have successfully cleared the Class X and XII board exams conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling.
Buxar District Magistrate Sahila inspected the district jail, inaugurated a medicinal park & gym, and addressed prisoner grievances. She emphasized holistic inmate development and expanding jail workshops.
Three mobile phones without SIM cards were recovered from an inmate at Kot Bhalwal jail in Jammu. The accused, arrested for drug peddling, had the devices in his luggage. Details inside.
A 62-year-old inmate at Yerawada open jail suffers intracranial bleeding after a brutal assault by a fellow prisoner. The accused is in custody as police investigate.
Goa High Court orders robust jammer network after discovering mobile phones & charging points inside Colvale jail. Justice Shreeram V Shirsat calls it a conscience shocker. Read the full report.
Contraband phones & SIM cards recovered from a high-security barrack of criminal Vishal Goswami in Sabarmati Central Jail. Read the shocking details of the jailbreak attempt.
Jharkhand High Court demands action against senior jail officials after viral video exposes security failures at Birsa Munda Central Jail. Next hearing in a fortnight.
Heavy smoke reported from Guwahati-Bengaluru Express coach at Berhampur station. Quick action by railway staff prevented injuries and major delay. Read the full details.
Rajesh Kamble appointed as Kalaburagi Central Jail superintendent following a viral video showing inmates' 'royal hospitality'. DGP Prisons inspects facility as investigation continues.
Protests erupt outside Brooklyn jail holding Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro. Demonstrators decry US 'war' and 'illegal capture', while lawmakers warn of regime-change fallout. Read the full report.
A head-on collision between a passenger bus and a pickup van in Ganjam's Digapahandi left 25 injured, with 7 in critical condition. Ministers and police have launched an investigation. Read for details.
IISER Berhampur celebrated its 10th foundation day with academic talks and cultural events. Directors highlighted interdisciplinary research and collaboration. Read more about this milestone.
Berhampur police file a massive 1660-page chargesheet against 16, including ex-MLA Bikram Panda, for advocate Pitabash Panda's murder. Political rivalry cited as motive. Read the full details.
PSSSB Jail Warder admit card for 2025 recruitment to be released on sssb.punjab.gov.in. Written exams on Jan 11 & 18, 2026. Download steps inside.
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, serving time for rape and murder, granted 40-day parole from Sunaria Jail. This marks his 15th release since 2017 conviction. Read the full story.
A major security lapse at Amravati Central Jail saw a life convict leaving with a pen drive containing sensitive prison data. The 19-day delay in reporting raises serious questions. Read the full investigation.
Odisha government initiates public consultation to expand Bhubaneswar and Berhampur municipal corporations. Puri officially declared a metropolitan city for planned development. Details inside.
The first phase of the All India Tiger Estimation 2026 has commenced in Berhampur forest circle. Using the MSTrIPES app, teams will survey tigers, co-predators, and prey base until January 15. Read the full story.
From Jail Premier League cricket to inmates preparing for board exams, discover how Sasaram divisional jail is transforming lives under Mission Vihaan. A model for prison reform in Bihar.
Sukhdev Singh, a warder at Sirsa District Jail, died by suicide, leaving notes accusing DSP Varun Godara & Phool Kumar of mental harassment. An FIR has been registered. Read the full story.
A clash between inmate groups at Gurdaspur Central Jail left one prisoner with a head injury. SSP Aditya deployed heavy police force to control the situation. Read the full report.
Two wardens suspended after three POCSO convicts escape from Hazaribag central jail. Special teams raid Bihar, Jharkhand to track fugitives. Details on the pre-planned escape inside.
Ganjam police arrest two youths for allegedly beating an 85-year-old man to death. The fatal assault followed a discussion about an earlier rape case involving the accused. Read the full details.