Ranjit Singh Rana and Sewa Singh after breaking the iron rods of their cell were on way towards the inner boundary wall of the prison when they were caught by the staff, Deputy Superintendent Central Jail, Balkar Singh Bhullar, said.
Rana was arrested for allegedly murdering Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Ravinder Pal Singh while on duty on December 5, 2012.
According to the complaint, Rana teased Singh's daughter and passed lewd comments.
After an argument, Rana allegedly shot dead the ASI from a close range. At the time of incident, Rana was District urban Secretary of ruling party SAD.
Sewa Singh was arrested under NDPS Act. A case has been registered against the two for attempting to escape from the prison, sources said.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
