The prison's chief, Ganga Yogi, confirmed the arson attack sparked the fire, prompting security personnel to fire tear gas in an attempt to regain control. Despite their efforts, some inmates managed to flee the facility, which housed 397 prisoners at the time.
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], February 6 (ANI): An undertrial inmate Siddheshwar Oria who was admitted at RIMS, Ranchi, escaped from the hospital on Saturday, police said.