Murder Convict Escapes Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad; Manhunt Underway
A life-term murder convict, Malde Rama Parmar, escaped from the high-security Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, triggering an extensive manhunt. The 30-year-old prisoner vanished during a morning walk in yard number 4 alongside 32 other inmates. Jail authorities only discovered his absence approximately 90 minutes later during a routine headcount, finding 32 prisoners instead of the expected 33. A subsequent internal search failed to locate him. Review of CCTV footage revealed that Parmar had calmly walked out through the main gate at 10:10 AM. Parmar was convicted of murder in May 2025 and transferred to Sabarmati Jail in November 2025 for medical treatment. He also faces prior charges under the POCSO Act. An FIR has been filed against him for escaping custody under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Jail Superintendent Gaurav Agarwal stated that an investigation is ongoing to determine the security lapses and negligence that allowed the escape. This incident marks a significant security breach at Gujarat's largest prison, occurring less than six months after Parmar's transfer to the facility.
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Murder Convict Escapes Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad; Manhunt Underway
A life-term murder convict, Malde Rama Parmar, escaped from the high-security Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, triggering an extensive manhunt. The 30-year-old prisoner vanished during a morning walk in yard number 4 alongside 32 other inmates. Jail authorities only discovered his absence approximately 90 minutes later during a routine headcount, finding 32 prisoners instead of the expected 33. A subsequent internal search failed to locate him. Review of CCTV footage revealed that Parmar had calmly walked out through the main gate at 10:10 AM. Parmar was convicted of murder in May 2025 and transferred to Sabarmati Jail in November 2025 for medical treatment. He also faces prior charges under the POCSO Act. An FIR has been filed against him for escaping custody under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Jail Superintendent Gaurav Agarwal stated that an investigation is ongoing to determine the security lapses and negligence that allowed the escape. This incident marks a significant security breach at Gujarat's largest prison, occurring less than six months after Parmar's transfer to the facility.
The Indian Express