Bhubaneswar, Oct. 3 -- The Odisha Police today announced a reward of Rs.50,000 for information leading to the arrest of two hardcore criminals who escaped from the high-security Choudwar Circle Jail late last night.
The fugitives, Raja Sahani (son of Mahesh Sahani, Lohiya Nagar, Begusarai, Bihar) and Madhukant Kumar (son of Rajendra Singh, Rampur, Saran, Bihar), scaled the prison wall after cutting the grills of their cell using a sharp tool. Both are accused of armed robbery and murder.
The jailbreak occurred around 1 a.m., reportedly taking advantage of the absence of a warder on duty. The duo allegedly used blankets and clothes to climb over the high wall.
The escapees were previously shifted from Jajpur Jail to Choudwar Circle Jail a...