Archive · 1 Aug 2025
100-Year-Old Convict Released Prematurely from UP Jail
A 100-year-old man named Bhola Chaudhary, who was in jail, has been let out early.
He was put in jail back in 1978 for serious crimes.
He had been in different jails for a total of 12 years.
The Governor of Uttar Pradesh agreed to let him go after his family asked.
Now, he is free because of this special decision.
Bhola Chaudhary, a 100-year-old convict, was released prematurely.
Chaudhary was serving a life sentence for murder and attempted murder.
The release followed a mercy appeal granted by the Uttar Pradesh Governor.
Chaudhary spent 12 years in different jails during his sentence.
The convict was held in Sant Kabir Nagar jail since April 2, 2023.
- Who
- Bhola Chaudhary, a 100-year-old convict.
- What
- A 100-year-old convict was released prematurely.
- When
- Released on Friday, after mercy appeal.
- Where
- Sant Kabir Nagar district jail, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Released due to a mercy appeal granted by the Governor.
- Convict's Name
- Bhola Chaudhary
- Age
- 100 years old
- Original Sentence
- Life imprisonment
- Original Charges
- Murder and attempted murder
- Release Authority
- Uttar Pradesh Governor
- Jail location
- Sant Kabir Nagar
