Bhubaneswar, Oct. 9 -- Questions are mounting over the security arrangements at Sambalpur Circle Jail following the recent escape of two notorious prisoners fromCuttack's Choudwar Jail. The incident has sparked concerns about whether other jails in Odisha are equally vulnerable to breaches.

At Sambalpur Jail, though watchtowers have been set up for surveillance, they have reportedly remained non-functional for a long time, putting the facility's overall security at serious risk.

As per reports, a few months ago, a sudden raid inside the jail premises revealed a shocking discovery, large quantities of ganja and narcotic substances were recovered from within the compound. The findings raised major questions about internal vigilance and th...