The escape triggered a statewide manhunt, with special teams deployed to trace the fugitives.
MADURAI: Police have arrested four of the 17 inmates who escaped from Thekkampatti sub-jail in Theni district on Monday after faking seizures and attacking prison guards who rushed to help them. Of the 16 inmates initially listed as absconding after the first arrest, 11 were from Madurai district. Theni district police have released photographs and residential details of the escapees, seeking public assistance in tracing them. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Madurai | Silver Rate in Madurai | Bank Holidays in Madurai | Public Holidays in Madurai | Madurai AQI | Weather in Madurai | Petrol Price in Madurai | Diesel Price in Madurai | CNG Price in Madurai | LPG Price in Madurai Stay updated with the latest Madurai news.
Some inmates pretended to suffer epileptic seizures and attacked prison personnel when they approached to provide assistance, according to preliminary investigations. The escape triggered a statewide manhunt, with special teams deployed to trace the fugitives. Thirteen inmates remain at large. The inmates subsequently fled the prison. Download the TOI App.
Earlier, police had apprehended Praveen Kumar, the first inmate to be caught following the jailbreak. Three escapees, identified as Silambarasan of Theni, Raja Sikandar and Rajkumar, both from Madurai, were arrested during search operations on Tuesday.