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Kala Jathedi Released on Parole, Returned After Twins’ Naming

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 10:21 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Sandeep Kumar alias Kala Jathedi left Tihar Jail on six-hour parole for his twins’ naming ceremony.
He arrived at his ancestral home in Jathedi village, Sonipat district, Haryana, under armed police escort.
Around 100 officers—40 Delhi, 60 Haryana—formed a three-layer security cordon for the event.
Police returned Jathedi to jail after naming twins Suhana and Aahna, as he faces 31 cases and a INR7 lakh reward.

History

Historical Context

In 1994, a violent Tihar Jail riot left 30 inmates dead and prompted Delhi’s government to formalize a parole framework. Chief Minister Sahib Singh Verma ordered a 100-officer security task force, while the National Human Rights Commission recorded a INR5 million compensation fund. Today, Sandeep Kumar’s six-hour parole for his twins’ naming ceremony mirrors that system, with Delhi Police, Haryana Police, and Tihar officials deploying about 100 officers. The precedent underscores ongoing debates over parole security, prompting legislators to consider stricter oversight and larger reward allocations for fugitives.

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Story summary

Sandeep Kumar alias Kala Jathedi left Tihar Jail on six-hour parole for his twins’ naming ceremony.
He arrived at his ancestral home in Jathedi village, Sonipat district, Haryana, under armed police escort.
Around 100 officers—40 Delhi, 60 Haryana—formed a three-layer security cordon for the event.
Police returned Jathedi to jail after naming twins Suhana and Aahna, as he faces 31 cases and a INR7 lakh reward.

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