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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Special Correspondent

Prisoners avail parole, disappear

A file photo of Hindalga prison in Belagavi where the duo were incarcerated. (Source: D.B. PATIL)

Hindalga prison officials have complained to the Belagavi police that two prisoners failed to come back to jail after the end of their parole (conditional release for a limited period).

Ramesh Venkataramanappa Kuri and Eshwar Mallappa Waggar, who had availed parole of 90 days, failed to return to the jail at the end of the period.

The parole of Ramesh Kuri, a resident of Halihatti in Tumakuru district, ended on August 16. Ayaz Sheikh of Belagavi had pledged surety for him.

The parole of Eshwar Waggar, who hails from Chikkanindi in Belagavi district, ended on August 14. Siddappa Siddannanavar had pledged surety for him.

Prison Assistant Superintendent S.M. Kalekhan registered a complaint at Belagavi Rural police station, seeking their help in tracing the duo.

Police have issued a description of the two prisoners and sought information about their whereabouts from the general public.

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