DGP Prisons Sandeep Rai Rathore has been transferred following a major security breach in Theni district where 17 undertrials briefly escaped before being recaptured.

A spontaneous conspiracy involving a simulated medical emergency led to a daring jailbreak by 17 undertrials in Tamil Nadu's Theni district.

Following a brazen jailbreak in Theni and an earlier escape in Chennai, Tamil Nadu's prisons department has initiated comprehensive security audits across all facilities.

Thirteen of the 17 undertrial prisoners who staged a violent breakout from the Thekkampatti Sub-Jail have been recaptured following an extensive forest combing operation.

Nine prison personnel have been suspended following a major security breach at Thekkampatti Sub-Jail where 17 undertrials escaped after a staged medical emergency.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a major recruitment drive for 5,734 posts across six departments, with applications slated to open on February 1, 2027.