Banda Jailor Suspended for Releasing Gangster-Act Accused Ravi Kana Without Court Order

• A jailor at Banda district jail, Vikram Singh Yadav, has been suspended for the unauthorized release of gangster-act accused Ravi Kana.
• Ravi Kana, an undertrial prisoner, was released on January 29 despite being detained under a B-warrant for production before court.
• The Uttar Pradesh prisons department initiated departmental proceedings against the jailor following preliminary findings.
• A chief judicial magistrate court in Noida issued a showcause notice to the Banda jail superintendent regarding Kana's release.
• Police have formed multiple teams and are conducting raids to trace Ravi Kana, who was arrested under the UP Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act.

Why It Matters: Banda jailor suspended for releasing gangster Ravi Kana without court order, sparking a manhunt.