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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has suspended Deputy Jail Superintendent N. Nageswaran following a jailbreak incident at Theni District Jail on October 26, 2026, where 17 inmates escaped. All escapees were recaptured within 40 hours. Vijay ordered stringent action over security lapses, negligence, and lack of diligence in prison administration. The officer was suspended for failing to maintain proper supervision and control over inmates and staff. The government also transferred R. Krishnaraj, Superintendent of Madurai Central Prison, to Salem Central Prison to strengthen prison administration. Vijay warned that stringent action would be taken against officials found negligent or careless.
The jailbreak incident occurred when the inmates staged a fake medical emergency to overpower the prison guard and escape. The Tamil Nadu Police launched a massive search operation, successfully recapturing all 17 escapees within 48 hours. Vijay ordered the suspension of Deputy Jail Superintendent N. Ramalingam and initiated a departmental inquiry against 17 personnel for dereliction of duty and security lapses.
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