Two undertrials escaped from the high-security Central Jail Srinagar on August 23, 2026.
Both were facing separate cases under the POCSO Act.
The accused were identified as Farman Khan, a Rajasthan resident, and Mukhtar Ahmad Gujjar, from Anantnag.
After escaping, police launched a major manhunt and issued lookout notices.
Srinagar Police, with assistance from Rajasthan Police, traced them to Rajgarh in Churu district, Rajasthan.
The arrests came three days after their escape, ending the immediate search operation.
Police teams from Srinagar have travelled to Rajasthan to complete the legal formalities and bring them back to Kashmir.
Authorities are also investigating how the two managed to escape from the high-security prison.








