17 inmates escape Theni sub-jail in Tamil Nadu; 4 caught, 13 missing
Seventeen inmates escaped from a sub-jail in Tamil Nadu, India, after faking medical emergencies to lure and attack guards. Authorities have recaptured four of the escapees and are currently searching for the remaining thirteen.
Why it matters
The incident highlights security vulnerabilities in regional correctional facilities and poses a public safety concern in the region.
MADURAI: Police have arrested four of the 17 inmates who escaped from Thekkampatti sub-jail in Theni district on Monday after faking seizures and attacking prison guards who rushed to help them.Three escapees, identified as Silambarasan of Theni, Raja Sikandar and Rajkumar, both from Madurai, were arrested during search operations on Tuesday.Earlier, police had apprehended Praveen Kumar, the first inmate to be caught following the jailbreak.The escape triggered a statewide manhunt, with special teams deployed to trace the fugitives.Thirteen inmates remain at large.According to preliminary investigations, some inmates pretended to suffer epileptic seizures and attacked prison personnel when they approached…
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