108 years old prisoner freed

Bihari, were released at the age of 108 years in State Prison Gorakhpur Uttar Pradesh on the grounds of humanity.

Bihari who was a Hindu priest, was sentenced to life imprisonment when convicted of killing four people in the age of 84 years.

Due to the already very advanced age, Pandey can not walk alone. Thus, his relatives were forced to carry her out of jail before raised to the top of the car.

"It's very difficult to take care of prisoners aged 108 years," said the warden Gorakhpur SK Sharma.

"We wrote to the court to release him and the court allowed," added Sharma.

In 1987, Bihari, along with 15 other people-mostly-nephew and his family members killed four people related to competition for the position of a Hindu temple's head priest.

After a trial lasting more than 20 years, in 2009, Bihari was sentenced to life imprisonment but was immediately rushed to the hospital and spend more time in bed punishment.

When released, Bihari hugged his fellow prisoners who gave garlands to the old prisoner.

The prison officials say Bihari receive garlands it with a big smile and said: "God is great. Thank you. "

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