Tamil Nadu: Panic in Theni sub-jail as 17 inmates escape after attacking security personnel; massive police search operation underway

Tamil Nadu: Panic in Theni sub-jail as 17 inmates escape after attacking security personnel; massive police search operation underway

A major jailbreak has occurred in Tamil Nadu. The escape of 17 inmates from a sub-jail in Theni district has caused a stir among the police and administration. It is reported that the inmates lured jail staff to their cell by claiming that one of the prisoners was unwell, then launched an attack on the staff. Following this, all 17 inmates managed to escape. The police have formed 17 special teams to track down the escapees. A search operation conducted throughout the night resulted in the arrest of 4 inmates, while 13 remain at large. The police are utilizing drones to search through hilly and forested areas. Meanwhile, in Dindigul district, 16 checkpoints have been established to conduct intensive inspections of highways, bus stands, and passing vehicles.