The jail warden of Titlagarh sub-jail in Bolangir was suspended for dereliction of duty on Tuesday; three days after two under-trial prisoners (UTPs) managed to escape. The two UTPs are yet to be traced.
The incident was investigated by DIG (prisons) Kulamani Behera along with Bolangir jail’s Superintendent. The DIG admitted that the inmates escaped due to the negligence of jail authorities and hinted at action against those responsible.
Sub-jailer Chaitanya Pradhan said the warden, who was in charge at that time, was suspended after DIG (prisons) Kulamani Behera visited the jail on Monday.
After the incident, the jail authorities filed a complaint with the police.
On the other hand, police are on the lookout for the two. Titlagarh sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) Ankita Kumbhar said, "Our investigation is under progress. Three special police teams have been formed and the teams are conducting raids in nearby districts."
The police are taking all steps to apprehend the escaped under-trial prisoners, she said.
(With PTI inputs)