Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Jailer suspended over inmate's release with warrant
A jailer in Uttar Pradesh, India, was suspended after an inmate was released even though there was a pending warrant for his production in court.
The jailer, Vikram Singh Yadav, was suspended, and an investigation was ordered by the Director General of Prisons.
The incident was discovered during an inquiry conducted by the jail superintendent.
The inmate, Ravindra Nagar, was released despite having a production warrant (B-warrant) against him.
The prison department is now looking into how this happened.
Jailer Vikram Singh Yadav was suspended for releasing inmate Ravindra Nagar despite a pending production warrant.
The suspension followed an inquiry by jail superintendent Anil Kumar Gautam.
Director General of Prisons PC Meena ordered a detailed probe into the matter.
The incident occurred at Banda district jail in Uttar Pradesh.
The inmate, Ravindra Nagar alias Ravi Kana (43), was released despite the pending warrant.
- Who
- Jailer Vikram Singh Yadav and inmate Ravindra Nagar alias Ravi Kana (43)
- What
- Suspension of jailer and investigation into the release of an inmate with a pending warrant
- When
- After the controversy erupted over the release
- Where
- Banda district jail, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Due to the alleged release of an inmate despite a pending production warrant
- Inmate Name
- Ravindra Nagar alias Ravi Kana (43)
- Jail Location
- Banda district jail, Uttar Pradesh
- Jailer Suspended
- Vikram Singh Yadav
- Investigating Officer
- Jail Superintendent Anil Kumar Gautam
- Higher Authority
- Director General of Prisons PC Meena
- Pending Warrant
- Production warrant (B-warrant)