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Crime
Theni jailbreak: All 17 escaped convicts recaptured after final two surrender
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 08:06 PM
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Police in Theni district, Tamil Nadu, have regained control of the situation after the last four escaped prisoners were apprehended, with two brothers surrendering at Cumbum police station.
The law and order situation in Theni district, Tamil Nadu, has stabilized following the recapture of all 17 prisoners who had escaped from the local jail. The final phase of the manhunt concluded with the arrest of the remaining four fugitives, bringing the total number of recovered convicts to the full count.
Among the last group to be apprehended were brothers K Thirupathy and K Meenakshi Sundaram. The two men voluntarily surrendered themselves to the authorities at the Cumbum police station, marking a significant step in closing the case. Their surrender helped police complete the roster of escaped inmates.
With the custody of all 17 individuals restored, the district administration has declared the immediate threat neutralized. Police forces that were deployed for the search operation are now shifting focus to strengthening security protocols at the facility to prevent future incidents.
Among the last group to be apprehended were brothers K Thirupathy and K Meenakshi Sundaram. The two men voluntarily surrendered themselves to the authorities at the Cumbum police station, marking a significant step in closing the case. Their surrender helped police complete the roster of escaped inmates.
With the custody of all 17 individuals restored, the district administration has declared the immediate threat neutralized. Police forces that were deployed for the search operation are now shifting focus to strengthening security protocols at the facility to prevent future incidents.