Sher Singh Rana: Tihar Jail Escape, Phoolan Devi & Prithviraj Chauhan’s Ashes

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Sher Singh Rana: Tihar Jail Escape, Phoolan Devi & Prithviraj Chauhan’s Ashes

Something Bigger Talk Show

58 minutes 11 seconds

1 month ago

Sher Singh Rana: Tihar Jail Escape, Phoolan Devi & Prithviraj Chauhan’s Ashes

The content is a transcript of an interview with Sher Singh, who discusses his life, including his imprisonment, escape from Tihar Jail, and his mission to recover the ashes of the last Hindu king of India. He recounts his experiences in prison, his planning for escape, and his journey to Afghanistan to retrieve the ashes, which he ultimately scattered in the Ganga River. Singh reflects on his life lessons learned during his time in prison and expresses his aspirations for a political organization aimed at addressing social issues in India.

👇About the Guest

Pankaj Singh Pundir, popularly known as Sher Singh Rana or S. Rana, is an Indian politician who was sentenced for the 2001 vendetta-related assassination of Indian dacoit-turned-parliamentarian Phoolan Devi.

👇Highlights

🏛️ Imprisonment Background: Sher Singh was accused in a high-profile murder case in 2001, leading to his imprisonment in Tihar Jail, one of Asia's largest prisons.

🚪 Successful Escape: He successfully escaped from Tihar Jail in 2004 by disguising his accomplices as police officers and exploiting procedural lapses during prisoner transfers.

🏴‍☠️ Mission to Afghanistan: After learning about the mistreatment of the ashes of the last Hindu king, Singh traveled to Afghanistan to recover them, demonstrating determination and resourcefulness.

🌊 Scattering the Ashes: He retrieved the ashes and soil from the king's burial site, which he later scattered in the Ganga River, symbolizing respect and honor for his heritage.

🗳️ Political Aspirations: Singh expresses a desire to form a political organization to address social issues in India, particularly the caste system's impact on governance.

👇Timestamps

Introduction - 00:00

The Escape Plan - 00:33

Life in Tihar Prison - 01:13

Educational Background - 03:02

Historical Context - 04:59

Escape From Prison - 10:23

Planning the Escape - 15:10

Execution of the Escape - 19:26

Daily Life in Prison - 22:07

Reflections on Imprisonment - 51:35

Future Aspirations - 56:50