All 17 Theni District Jail Escapees Apprehended in Under 40 Hours

The Hindu · india

All 17 remand prisoners who escaped from Theni district jail in Tamil Nadu have been apprehended in less than 40 hours. The escape occurred on Monday night when inmates overpowered a jail warder and assaulted personnel at the main gate to steal keys. Inspector-General of Police Vijayendra Bidari formed 17 special teams, deploying police and task force personnel, and extending the search to neighbouring Kerala. Drones were utilized to locate several escapees, with the final two apprehended in hilly terrain. The successful operation concluded on Wednesday.