13 Re-Raptured Within Hours of Mass Escape from Theni Jail
· India · Indian Express, The Hindu
Praveen was found hiding in bushes behind the Thekkampatti prison within hours of the breakout. Silambarasan was arrested walking near Andipatti, about six kilometres from the facility. Rajkumar and Raja Sikhanthar were caught on a village road at Ukkaraipatti, approximately ten kilometres away. Lingaprasad was intercepted boarding an autorickshaw in a town six kilometres from the jail. Nine prison staff, including three head constables, were suspended after the breach. Director General of Prisons Sandeep Rai Rathore confirmed 13 of the 17 undertrial inmates were recaptured, with four still at large.
Why it matters
The jailbreak exposed critical security lapses, prompting the suspension of nine staff and a statewide manhunt that restored order within a day.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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