Bhubaneswar, Dec 19: Two convicted prisoners, Susil Digal and Ranjit Nayak, who were granted parole from Jharpada Jail in Bhubaneswar, have failed to return after the expiry of their parole period. The jail authorities have lodged a complaint with Laxmisagar police, triggering a manhunt for the absconding duo.

Susil Digal, serving a life sentence for murder, had previously returned to jail after several furlough leaves. However, after being granted parole in 2024, he has not reported back for over a year, with authorities currently unaware of his whereabouts. Ranjit Nayak, convicted for rape and sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment, was granted furlough on October 1, but he too has failed to return, prompting the authorities to file another complaint with the police.

The police have launched an investigation to track down the absconding convicts, who are now wanted for violating parole conditions.