Jehanabad jail break escapee arrested

Chandan Sharma had escaped from Jehanabad sub-jail during last year Naxalites attack on the jail.

An active member of outlawed Ranvir Sena, a private militia of upper caste landlords, Chandan Sharma was arrested on Friday, police said.

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Sharma had escaped from Jehanabad sub-jail during last year Naxalites attack on the jail.

He was arrested from Sabdalpur village of Jehanabad district.

Police said altogether 372 inmates had escaped from Jehanabad jail during Naxalites attack on November 13 last year.

While 205 prisoners surrendered, 52 prisoners were arrested and 105 inmates were still at large, police said.