In a shocking incident, 16 convicts serving sentences at Lunglei Jail in southern Mizoram, India, walked out on the basis of forged court orders over the past four months. The fraud came to light when the Lunglei district sessions court was unable to locate records for the release orders of these inmates. Following this discovery, a police report was filed on April 25, leading to a search for the escapees. So far, 10 convicts have been apprehended, while 5 remain at large. One of the released convicts has died since his escape. The deputy superintendent of the jail, Lalruatsanga, indicated that the forged documents were so well-crafted that they evaded initial scrutiny. The primary suspect, Jeremiah Lalthangtura, a 22-year-old inmate with a history of criminal activity, is believed to be the mastermind behind this elaborate scheme. He is currently under police questioning and surveillance as authorities work to identify and apprehend any accomplices involved in the forgery.