The Choudwar Jail Superintendent on Sunday suspended two warders of the Kendrapada Sub-Jail in connection with the escape of an under-trial prisoner (UTP) from the jail on Saturday.
The Warders are Nikunja Mohanty and Ramakanta Mohanty.
Notably, taking advantage of poor security, an UTP Rangadhar Biswal fled from the jail by giving a slip to the guards and scaling the boundary walls.
He was lodged at the jail for last four years in connection with a murder case of 2014. His trial was underway at the District and Sessions Judge Court here.
“We have already informed district police about the incident and a case has been registered and efforts are on to nab the accused,” said ADG Prisons Binayanand Jha.
Jha further said already an inquiry has started to review the existing security and other electronic gadgets installed at the prison.
“An an inquiry has started and all aspects will be taken into consideration and departmental action would be taken against those who will be found guilty,” he added.