Also, it was reported that Bunty had allegedly enquired from a Hindi-speaking prisoner in the jail about the possibilities of escaping after which his cell was shifted.

Eight months back, Devinder Singh alias Bunty Chor had been caught red-handed while he broke into an NRI businessman's house in Thiruvananthapuram and had stolen an SUV with other valuables.

The 41-year burglar was then lodged into Poojappura central prison till the court orders were made.