Eight undertrials escape from temporary prison in Haridwar

Eight undertrial prisoners escaped from a temporary prison at Roshanabad here on Tuesday, sending policemen into a tizzy.

Following their escape, vigilance on the borders of Haridwar district has been stepped up,  SP (City) Kamlesh Upadhyay said.

Prisoners are kept in the temporary jail at Roshanabad for nearly a week in compliance with COVID-19 guidelines, she said. After the jail administration informed police about the escape of the eight undertrials,  every nook and corner is being checked, she said. 

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