UJJAIN: In a daring jailbreak that has exposed potential security vulnerabilities, three undertrial prisoners accused of serious crimes, including rape and murder, escaped from the Khachrod sub-jail near Nagda in Ujjain district late Thursday evening.
The incident has triggered widespread concern and a massive manhunt by the police.
The escapees have been identified as Narayan, a resident of Chandwasla village in Bhatpachlana, facing charges in a rape case; Gopal, son of Bapulal from Malakhedi; and Govind, son of Sharam from Nagda, both implicated in a murder case.
All three were lodged in the sub-jail, located approximately 70 km from Ujjain city.
According to preliminary reports from the police, the trio executed a well-planned escape around 7.30 p.m.