Crime27 Oct 2026, 08:40 amQuick read
17 Prisoners Escape Theni Sub-Jail via Medical Emergency; 4 Arrested
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Seventeen prisoners escaped from Theni sub-jail in Tamil Nadu after faking medical emergencies and attacking guards. Four escapees, including Praveen Kumar and three others, have been arrested, while a statewide manhunt is ongoing for the remaining thirteen inmates.