Theni Jailbreak: 17 Inmates Escape After Faking Illness, 5 Held; 9 Staff Suspended | India Today
A major security breach took place at Theni jail where seventeen prisoners escaped after faking an illness. Following the incident, authorities launched an intensive manhunt with multiple special teams formed to track down the absconding inmates. Out of the seventeen escapees, five have already been apprehended, while twelve remain on the run. In response to the lapse in vigilance and security failure, suspension orders were issued against nine jail staffers by the government. Visuals from the…