Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Prisoners Dancing Video Goes Viral, Jail Officials Suspended in Ranchi
Imagine a video showing two people who are in jail, dancing around like they're at a party.
This video got shared online and people saw it.
The jail where this happened is in a city called Ranchi.
Because the video showed these prisoners dancing and having a good time, some grown-ups who were in charge of the jail got in trouble.
Two of them were told they can't work there anymore for a while.
The jail bosses said that this kind of thing shouldn't happen and they are looking into why it did.
They said the video is from a few months ago and it was taken in a room where prisoners have things like TVs and coolers.
Two officials of Birsa Munda Central Jail in Ranchi suspended after a video of prisoners dancing went viral.
The viral video showed two inmates, accused in separate liquor and GST fraud cases, dancing inside the jail.
The video is reportedly a few months old and was filmed in a special hall with amenities.
An inquiry was ordered by the Inspector General (Prisons) following the video's circulation.
The suspended officials are Assistant Jailor Devnath Ram and Jamadar Vinod Kumar Yadav.
- Who
- Two jail officials (Assistant Jailor Devnath Ram, Jamadar Vinod Kumar Yadav) and two prisoners (Vidhu Gupta, Vicky Bhalotia).
- What
- A video showing two prisoners dancing inside jail premises went viral on social media, leading to the suspension of two jail officials.
- When
- The video is a few months old; the suspension occurred after the video went viral.
- Where
- Birsa Munda Central Jail, Hotwar, Ranchi.
- Why
- The officials were suspended for alleged failure to perform their duty, allowing the recording and circulation of the video showcasing special treatment to prisoners.
Opposition
Government Response
Jail Security and VIP Treatment
Opposition
Accuses the state government of fostering corruption and extending VIP privileges to powerful prisoners.
Government Response
Has ordered a high-level investigation and promised strict action against those found guilty. Implies a commitment to addressing the lapses.
- Jail Name
- Birsa Munda Central Jail, Hotwar, Ranchi
- Officials Suspended
- Assistant Jailor Devnath Ram, Jamadar Vinod Kumar Yadav
- Inmates Identified
- Vidhu Gupta (liquor scam), Vicky Bhalotia (GST fraud)
- Video Age
- A few months old
- Video Location
- Special hall with amenities
- Prohibited Item
- Mobile phone
