17 remand prisoners escape from a sub-jail in Theni district; combing operations lead to arrest of four persons: IGP
Seventeen remand prisoners escaped from a sub-jail in Theni district, India, after attacking warders by feigning a medical emergency. Police have launched a combing operation and successfully apprehended four of the escapees.
Why it matters
The incident raises significant concerns regarding prison security protocols and the safety of correctional facilities in the region.
17 remand prisoners escape from a sub-jail in Theni district; combing operations lead to arrest of four persons: IGP left A view of the Thekkampatti sub-jail near Andipatti in Theni where 17 remand prisoners made their getaway. Special Arrangement Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/dztpda/article71629608.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/TheniSubjail.jpg Officer in special team said that many of the accused were from Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Salem and Villupuram districts THENI In a coordinated escape bid, a total of 17 remand prisoners made their getaway from the Thekkampatti sub-jail near Andipatti in Theni district at around 11 p.m. after attacking the warders on Monday (October 26, 2026). Following this, the district police have sounded an alert and deployed a large posse of personnel across check-posts. Inspector General of Police (South zone) Vijayendra Bidari rushed to the spot and held an inquiry with Theni Superintendent of Police Praveen Gowtham and others.
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