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Crime
Rajasthan Jail Inmates Skip Roll Call, Travel 190km for Birthday Bash
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Jul 2026, 10:48 AM
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In a startling breach of protocol, inmates at a Rajasthan open jail evaded roll call and journeyed 190 kilometres to attend a birthday celebration.
In a surprising turn of events, inmates at an open jail in Rajasthan bypassed the mandatory roll call and embarked on a 190‑kilometre journey to attend a birthday celebration. The incident, which has raised serious security concerns, was reported by local authorities.
The jail’s security officials confirmed that the inmates were not accounted for during the daily roll call, a routine check designed to ensure all prisoners are present and accounted for. The absence of the inmates was only noticed when the roll call was found incomplete.
Investigations are underway to determine how the inmates managed to leave the premises and travel such a long distance without detection. Authorities are reviewing security protocols and considering additional measures to prevent a recurrence of this breach.
The incident has sparked discussions among prison officials and lawmakers about the need for tighter controls in open jail facilities across the state.
The jail’s security officials confirmed that the inmates were not accounted for during the daily roll call, a routine check designed to ensure all prisoners are present and accounted for. The absence of the inmates was only noticed when the roll call was found incomplete.
Investigations are underway to determine how the inmates managed to leave the premises and travel such a long distance without detection. Authorities are reviewing security protocols and considering additional measures to prevent a recurrence of this breach.
The incident has sparked discussions among prison officials and lawmakers about the need for tighter controls in open jail facilities across the state.