Ram Leela: These 'Vaanars' jump out of Haridwar jail

A DARING breach of security at Haridwar's high-security Roshnabad Jail resulted in the escape of two prisoners, including a murder convict, on Friday evening.

- NARENDRA SETHI @Dehradun

The shocking incident occurred during a Ram Leela performance within the jail premises, where the escaped inmates were playing roles searching for Sita, as per the script of the Hindu epic religious play.

According to the police sources, the inmates, who were part of the Ram Leela performance, seized the opportunity to slip away, exposing serious security lapses.

The inmates, identified as Pankaj, a Roorkee resident and Rajkumar of Uttar Pradesh's Gonda, were participating in the annual Ram Leela performance when they made their break.