Chennai, Oct 27 PMK chief Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday expressed shock over the escape of 17 inmates from the Theni district jail after assaulting prison guards, terming the incident a “stark failure” of the state prison department.
He demanded swift action against negligent officials.
The PMK leader criticised the security lapses that allowed high-risk prisoners—including those detained under the POCSO Act and the Goondas Act—to escape.
“Prison breaks, which were once seen only in movies, are now becoming a reality, signalling a weakening administration in law enforcement and prison management,” Anbumani said.
Escape of 17 inmates by overpowering duty guards cannot be dismissed as a minor lapse, he said.
Raising suspicions over the timeline, the PMK chief pointed out a significant delay between the estimated time of the break and when the police were officially notified.
Expressing concern that only four escapees had been nabbed even after 12 hours, he urged authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into any potential conspiracy behind the jailbreak and take strict action against delinquent officials.
(PTI News)
