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Crime
17 Prisoners Escape from Tamil Nadu Jail in Late‑Night Breakout
✍️ India Today
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 12:03 PM
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Seventeen inmates overpowered guards and escaped from a Tamil Nadu jail during the night.
In a dramatic late‑night incident, 17 inmates seized control of a Tamil Nadu jail and fled.
The prisoners reportedly overpowered the guards, taking advantage of a security lapse.
Police and prison officials are currently searching for the escapees and investigating how the breach occurred.
No injuries were reported among the guards or inmates during the breakout.
Authorities have urged the public to remain calm and cooperate with the ongoing investigation.
The prisoners reportedly overpowered the guards, taking advantage of a security lapse.
Police and prison officials are currently searching for the escapees and investigating how the breach occurred.
No injuries were reported among the guards or inmates during the breakout.
Authorities have urged the public to remain calm and cooperate with the ongoing investigation.