Dialogue partner, Hazaribagh. The incident of escape of a convicted prisoner from JP Jail Hazaribagh on the last day of the year has raised serious questions on the functioning of the police and the district administration. This case is no longer just an absconding incident but has become linked to the reputation of the administration. The police have increased the pace of investigation to unravel the incident and reach the culprits.
Considering the seriousness of the matter, a Special Task Force (STF) has been formed, which includes experienced officers and personnel. On the instructions of SP, the technical team has been fully activated. The team has been assigned the task of extracting call dumps of 24 hours before and after the absconding. Every mobile number active in and around the jail premises is being thoroughly investigated.
The police is trying to find out whether the absconding prisoner was in any external contact and whether he got any kind of technical or human help in escaping. The forensic team has been entrusted with the responsibility of collecting evidence from the jail premises. The barracks, bathrooms, walls, cut rods, gates and possible paths are being closely examined by the team.
Every small and big clue found from the spot is being compiled and analyzed scientifically, so that the entire link of the absconding can be made clear. According to the information, five different teams have been formed for investigation and arrest. These teams are continuously raiding possible hideouts, border areas and former criminal networks.
Teams of police officials kept leaving in different directions till late night. The police are investigating every aspect that might have helped in paving the way for the prisoner to escape. During this period, the role of JP prison personnel is also under doubt. Inquiries and internal investigation have been started regarding the possibility of collusion of jail staff.
On Wednesday, the effect of investigation and strictness was clearly visible in the jail premises. All the personnel of JP prison were seen in alert mode. Security arrangements were tightened and unnecessary movement around the jail was banned. Even journalists were prevented from wandering near the complex. Police officials say that the case will be exposed soon and the culprits will not be spared under any circumstances.