Kanpur Jailbreak: Murder Accused From Assam Flees Prison, Massive Hunt Underway

Last Updated:August 09, 2025, 22:26 IST

Asaruddin, a resident of Tiwari Pur in Jajmau, was arrested on January 14 for allegedly murdering his 25-year-old friend Ismail

The escape was discovered during a routine headcount at around 10:30 pm when officials found one inmate missing. (Representational image)

A murder accused from Assam escaped from Kanpur district jail late on Friday night, prompting a large-scale search by prison authorities and local police. The 25-year-old, identified as Asaruddin, had been lodged in Barrack No 14 since January 14, 2024.

According to a report by Hindustan Times, the escape was discovered during a routine headcount at around 10:30 pm when officials found one inmate missing. Jail superintendent BD Pandey ordered a recount of all barracks, but by 2:30 am the accused was still unaccounted for, according to an official statement. The police were informed immediately.

A joint search has been launched at important spots like Kanpur railway station, the bus stand, and nearby areas around the jail. CCTV footage from inside the prison and its surroundings has been checked, but so far there is no evidence that Asaruddin has left the jail.

Officials believe he might still be hiding somewhere within the jail compound. Police and prison staff have carefully searched places like trees, toilet ducts, and other concealed areas.

Asaruddin, who lives in Tiwari Pur, Jajmau, was arrested for allegedly killing his 25-year-old friend Ismail on January 8. Police say the murder was driven by suspicions that Asaruddin’s wife was involved in an affair with the victim. Originally from Assam, Asaruddin is thought to have planned the murder beforehand.

Senior police officers, including DCP (East) Satyajit Gupta and ADCP Anjali Vishwakarma, visited the jail after the escape. They checked footage from more than 150 CCTV cameras installed under ‘Operation Trinetra’, but none showed the accused leaving the prison. High-powered lights were used to search sensitive parts of the jail.

Prison authorities confirmed all other prisoners are accounted for and no unauthorised persons are inside. Questioning of fellow inmates is ongoing as the search for the escaped man continues.

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