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Days after Theni jailbreak, Tamil Nadu Prisons DGP Sandeep Rai Rathore transferred

Reported by The Hindu 29 Oct 2026, 4:24 pm IST 1 min read

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17 remand prisoners who were lodged at the Thekkampatti sub-jail near Andipatti in Theni district escaped on October 26 and were later recaptured by special teams over the next two days.

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Section: India
Places: Tamil Nadu
First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026, 4:24 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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