Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Two Inmates Escape Odisha Jail During Dussehra Festival
Two inmates, Raja Sahani and Madhukanta Kumar, escaped from Choudwar Jail during Dussehra celebrations.
They cut the iron rods of their cell and used a blanket to climb over the wall.
The prisoners were arrested on charges of murder and robbery.
Authorities have launched a search operation.
Two prison employees were suspended due to negligence.
The police are investigating the escape.
A reward of ₹50,000 is offered for information.
Two inmates escaped from Choudwar Jail during Dussehra celebrations.
Raja Sahani and Madhukanta Kumar were arrested for murder and robbery.
The inmates cut the iron rods of their cell.
A blanket was used to scale the boundary wall.
A reward of ₹50,000 is offered for information.
- Who
- Raja Sahani and Madhukanta Kumar
- What
- Escaped from Choudwar Jail
- When
- During Dussehra celebrations
- Where
- Choudwar Jail, Cuttack, Odisha
- Why
- Escaped custody
Jail Security
Jail Security
Safety Concerns
Jail Security
The escape highlights the need for better prison security
Jail Security
The escape highlights the need for better prison security
- Prisoners
- Raja Sahani and Madhukanta Kumar
- Location
- Choudwar Jail, Cuttack, Odisha
- Charges
- Murder and Robbery
- Method
- Cut through cell, scaled wall
- Reward
- ₹50,000
- Status
- On the run
Sources
Two prisoners escape from Odisha jail while staff, inmates were celebrating Dussehra
Two undertrials escape from high-security jail in Odisha
Two Hardcore Criminals Escape From Odisha’s Choudwar Jail Amid Dussehra Festivities
Cuttack jail break: Two undertrial prisoners escape during Dussehra celebrations - Telegraph India
After Dussehra festivities in jail, 2 men escape high-security Odisha prison using blankets and saws
