Netflix series "Black Warrant" details Charles Sobhraj's escape from Tihar Jail

Netflix's new series "Black Warrant" explores the escape of Charles Sobhraj from Tihar Jail in 1986. Sobhraj, known for his charm, organized a fake birthday party, lacing sweets with sleeping pills to incapacitate the guards. The show is based on the book by journalist Sunetra Choudhury and former Tihar Jail superintendent Sunil Gupta. It highlights the power dynamics and corruption within the prison, focusing on Gupta's efforts to improve conditions for inmates. "Black Warrant" is Vikramaditya Motwane's second series following the success of "Sacred Games." It offers a gripping look at prison life and the psychological struggles of both inmates and jailers.