Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Man Who Faked Identity to Escape Jail Apprehended in Bihar
A man named Nitesh Pandey tricked his way out of jail by pretending to be another inmate named Nitish who was getting released on bail.
He knew about Nitish's release and took advantage of the situation to escape.
Jail officials didn't realize the mix-up for a couple of days.
Eventually, the police caught up with him in Bihar, where he was hiding.
He's now back in custody, and the police are checking if anyone at the jail helped him.
They are also reviewing jail security to prevent this from happening again.
Nitesh Pandey escaped from Neemka jail by impersonating another inmate named Nitish.
Pandey was aware of the other inmate's upcoming bail and exploited the confusion.
Jail officials were unaware of the deception for two days before the real Nitish inquired.
Pandey was apprehended in his village in Kalyanpur, Patna, Bihar.
He has been remanded in judicial custody and an investigation into potential staff involvement is underway.
- Who
- Nitesh Pandey, an inmate, and two jail officials suspended for negligence.
- What
- Nitesh Pandey escaped jail by impersonating another inmate.
- When
- May 26, when the other inmate was scheduled for release.
- Where
- Neemka jail in Faridabad, and apprehended in Kalyanpur, Patna, Bihar.
- Why
- To avoid custody in a Pocso case and exploit confusion regarding inmates with the same father's name.
- Accused
- Nitesh Pandey
- Location of Escape
- Neemka Jail, Faridabad
- Date of Escape
- May 26
- Location of Apprehension
- Bihar
- Original Charges
- Pocso case from 2021