Archive · 2 Aug 2026
Odisha Releases Three Life Convicts Early for Good Conduct
The Odisha government decided to let three people who had been in jail for life go free early.
They had been in jail for murder, but they behaved very well and followed all the rules.
Because of their good behavior, the jail officials said they could be released.
This is part of a plan to help people who change for the better to rejoin society.
The three men are one of 19 people in Odisha who have been released early for good conduct.
The government says this shows they want to give people a chance to rebuild their lives.
Odisha government ordered premature release of three life‑sentence inmates.
The inmates—Ratan Ghosh, Surendra Nath Bhol, Bipin Bihari Baral—were found eligible for remission after exemplary conduct.
Release approved under state remission policy following review of conduct records and participation in reform programs.
Three are among 19 prisoners across Odisha granted early release to encourage reformation and reintegration.
Officials say the decision reflects a correctional philosophy that rewards genuine behavioural change.
- Who
- Odisha government officials
- What
- Premature release of three life‑sentence inmates
- When
- Recent decision
- Where
- Special Jail in Jharpada, Odisha
- Why
- Inmates met remission criteria for exemplary conduct
- State
- Odisha
- Number of inmates released
- 3
- Type of sentences
- Life
- Location of jail
- Special Jail in Jharpada
- Policy
- Remission for exemplary conduct