Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Romi Granted Bail in Both Nabha Jailbreak Cases
Ramanjit Singh, who is also called Romi, has been granted bail in two cases linked to a prison escape in Punjab.
One court granted bail in the jailbreak case, and another granted bail in a separate case about weapons.
Bail means he may leave jail if the required paperwork and bonds are completed.
His lawyer says those steps should happen soon.
The defence says he could be released from the Amritsar jail in about two weeks.
Police have alleged that Romi helped plan or support the escape while he was in Hong Kong.
The escape happened in 2016, when six inmates got out of Nabha jail.
Romi was brought back to India from Hong Kong in 2024 and has remained in custody while the cases continued.
Ramanjit Singh, known as Romi, has secured bail in both cases connected to the 2016 Nabha jailbreak.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted bail in the jailbreak case, and a Nabha court granted bail in a separate Arms Act case.
Romi's lawyer, Shivam Sukheja, said bonds and other remaining formalities are expected to be completed soon.
The defence said Romi may be released from Central Jail in Amritsar within around two weeks, subject to acceptance of the required documents.
Police allege Romi helped support the jailbreak conspiracy from Hong Kong; he was brought back to India in 2024 and has been in custody since.
- Who
- Ramanjit Singh, also known as Romi, who Punjab Police described as a key conspirator.
- What
- He has been granted bail in the Nabha jailbreak case and a separate Arms Act case; release awaits completion of required formalities.
- When
- The bail decisions were reported in the article; Romi was brought to India in 2024. The jailbreak occurred on November 27, 2016.
- Where
- The cases are in Punjab; Romi is held at Central Jail in Amritsar.
- Why
- The courts granted bail in both cases; the article does not state their reasons.
Investigators' allegations
Defence position
Romi's alleged role
Investigators' allegations
Investigators alleged that Romi supported the conspiracy from Hong Kong, including by arranging financial and logistical help and communication facilities.
Defence position
The article reports the defence's position on bail formalities and expected release, but does not give a response to the allegations.
Release from custody
Investigators' allegations
The article says release depends on completion and acceptance of court-mandated documents and bonds.
Defence position
Romi's lawyer said the remaining formalities should be completed soon, and the defence expects release within around two weeks.
- Bail cases
- The 2016 Nabha jailbreak case and a separate Arms Act case
- Jailbreak date
- November 27, 2016
- Escapees
- Six inmates escaped from Nabha Maximum Security Jail
- Bail courts
- Punjab and Haryana High Court; a Nabha court
- Current custody
- Central Jail, Amritsar
- Return to India
- Romi was brought from Hong Kong in 2024
- Possible release timing
- The defence says release may occur within around two weeks, subject to completion of formalities