In a dramatic jailbreak in Karachi, Pakistan, over 200 inmates escaped from the Malir prison when tremors led to their evacuation for safety. While many were quickly recaptured, about 130 remain at large, prompting a police manhunt. The incident unfolded as inmates attacked guards after being moved outside their cells, seizing weapons and creating chaos. This jailbreak is notable for its scale, with authorities underscoring security weaknesses in the prison system, particularly given the backdrop of enhanced measures following a previous Taliban attack that had freed hundreds of inmates.
Over 200 inmates escaped from a Karachi prison after being moved outside their cells for safety during earthquake tremors, marking one of Pakistan's largest jailbreaks.
Officials reported that while several dozen prisoners were quickly recaptured, at least 130 remained unaccounted for, with police conducting ongoing raids to apprehend them.
The jailbreak, initiated by an attack on the guards after prisoners were evacuated, highlights security vulnerabilities in Pakistani jails which have tightened measures post a Taliban assault.
Home minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar confirmed the incident's gravity, describing it as one of the largest prison escapes in Pakistan's history, reflecting significant operational failures.
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