Nuapada Jailor Suspended After Convict’s Escape in Odisha

Nuapada, Odisha – A major security lapse has come to light after a convict serving a 20‑year sentence escaped from Nuapada Sub‑Jail on September 7, 2026.

The fugitive, Biswa Bihari Majhi (30), convicted in a 2021 rape case and sentenced in 2023, managed to flee while engaged in cleaning duties inside the prison.

Following the incident, Jailor Balaram Bisi Majhi was suspended for alleged negligence in maintaining prison security.

Authorities immediately launched a search operation to trace the escapee, raising serious concerns about the monitoring systems in place at correctional facilities.

The incident has triggered an official inquiry to determine how the convict breached security protocols and whether other staff members were negligent or complicit.

The escape has reignited public debate over prison management and accountability in Odisha.