CM orders action against officials over Theni jail security lapse
Madurai: In the wake of the escape of 17 inmates from Thekkampatti sub-jail in Theni, chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Saturday ordered the suspension of the jail superintendent in-charge and transfer of another official citing grave negligence and security lapses. . On Oct 26, the 17 inmates lodged in Thekkampatti sub-jail had assaulted three warders after faking an epileptic seizure and escaped from the jail. All the escapees were recaptured within 48 hours, remanded in judicial custody and segregated to different prisons across the state.
He said prison department officials should carry out their responsibilities with full attention and awareness so that there is no let-up in security and surveillance work in prisons. 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.
The CM ordered strict action to be taken against security lapses in the prison administration, laxity in monitoring work and negligence in work, according to a govt statement. Sub-jail superintendent N Nageswaran has been suspended till further notice for lax supervision. Additionally, Madurai Central Prison superintendent R Krishnaraj, who was controlling officer for Thekkampatti sub-jail, has been transferred to Salem Central Prison to tighten administrative vigilance. Download the TOI App.
Earlier, DGP (prisons) ordered suspension of nine jail staff over this incident.