How Did Three Bangladeshi Nationals Escape from Hazaribagh Detention Centre and Get Caught?

Synopsis
Three Bangladeshi nationals, previously incarcerated, have made headlines following their dramatic escape from Hazaribagh detention centre. Their capture in West Bengal raises questions about security protocols. Discover the full story behind their escape and the implications for detention facilities.
Key Takeaways
- Three Bangladeshi nationals escaped from a detention centre in Jharkhand.
- The escape was noticed only two days later, prompting a manhunt.
- They were captured in West Bengal and are being returned to Hazaribagh.
- Concerns over security at the detention centre have been raised due to previous escapes.
- Deportation processes are complicated by lack of response from Bangladeshi authorities.
Ranchi, June 10 (NationPress) Three Bangladeshi nationals who managed to escape from the detention facility within Jayaprakash Narayan Central Jail in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, were apprehended in West Bengal, according to officials on Tuesday.
The individuals, identified as Nazmul, Reena Khan, and Nipah Akhtar Khushi, had entered India unlawfully without the necessary passports or visas and had previously completed sentences in various jails across Jharkhand.
After serving their time, they were held at the Hazaribagh detention centre, awaiting deportation back to Bangladesh.
On Saturday evening, the trio escaped by breaking through a window grille and circumventing the security measures of the facility. However, their absence was only noticed by the police and district authorities on Monday, leading to a statewide search operation.
The police in Hazaribagh coordinated extensive raids with law enforcement agencies in neighboring states to locate them. Their successful capture in West Bengal has resulted in their transfer back to Hazaribagh under police escort.
Officials indicated that the deportation process had been initiated earlier, but there had been no response from Bangladeshi authorities, causing delays in their repatriation.
The trio had been in a state of uncertainty within the detention centre, designed to temporarily hold foreign nationals awaiting deportation after serving their sentences.
This incident is not the first breach of security at the Hazaribagh detention facility. On March 8, 2021, two Bangladeshi nationals, Mohammad Javed alias Noor and Mohammad Zahid Hussain, escaped using a similar method of breaking window rods.
Later that same year, on September 13, 2021, Mohammad Abdullah, a citizen of Myanmar, also managed to escape from the same facility.
The repeated security lapses have raised significant concerns regarding the safety protocols at the Hazaribagh detention centre.