Two Puzhal prison escapees held; 7 staff suspended
Two prisoners escaped from Puzhal Central Prison in Chennai on separate occasions, leading to the suspension of seven jail staff members. Both escapees were apprehended within 48 hours, prompting an inspection by the Director-General of Police to address security lapses.
Why it matters
Security breaches in high-security facilities raise concerns about prison management and public safety protocols.
Two Puzhal prison escapees held; 7 staff suspended left Image used for representation Frontline https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/bpwq1v/article71610528.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/37-arrested-in-GU2GLCL4R.3.jpg.jpg Rawf8 Prison concept. Jail bars and metal handcuffs on the floor, dark background. 3d illustration The two prisoners escaped from Puzhal Central Prison in separate instances within a span of 24 hours Chennai Two prisoners who escaped from Puzhal Central Prison on Tuesday and Wednesday were apprehended on Thursday. Seven assistant jailers, three from Puzhal-I and four from Puzhal-II, were suspended for alleged security lapses. K. Sudip Bogati, 21, a Nepalese undertrial prisoner lodged at Puzhal-II, escaped on Tuesday morning. He obtained permission to visit the prison hospital for an ear ailment and headed towards the perimeter wall near a watchtower instead. He scaled the 23-foot-high wall using an earth wire running from the watchtower. Rain had reportedly disrupted the solar-powered electric fencing, allowing him to cross without being electrocuted, prison sources said.
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