Swift Police Response Leads to Recapture of Escaped Convict

A swift police response led to the recapture of Birju Bhumij, a murder convict who escaped from Kurung Kumey's Koloriang sub-jail in Arunachal Pradesh. Bhumij, who escaped by exploiting a security lapse, was spotted by locals in Nikja village and promptly rearrested.

Swift Police Response Leads to Recapture of Escaped Convict
This image is AI-generated and does not depict any real-life event or location. It is a fictional representation created for illustrative purposes only.
  • Country:
  • India

Prompt police action resulted in the swift recapture of a murder convict, Birju Bhumij, who had escaped from a sub-jail in Kurung Kumey district, Arunachal Pradesh.

The escape occurred when Bhumij exploited a security lapse at Koloriang sub-jail while fetching warm water, citing illness. A massive manhunt was soon launched.

Bhumij was spotted by villagers near Nikja and authorities were alerted, leading to his prompt rearrest. Bhumij was serving a life sentence imposed in 2014.

Give Feedback