Theni (Tamil Nadu), Oct 26: Seventeen prisoners escaped from the jail in Theni on Monday after attacking a guard, in one of the biggest jailbreaks reported in Tamil Nadu in recent years, The Times of India reported.

Source: The Times of India (via Scoop)

Police caught one of the escapees soon after the breakout and formed 17 teams to trace and arrest the remaining prisoners, according to reports. The prisoners had overpowered and attacked the guard on duty before fleeing the jail premises, The Times of India reported.

Source: The Times of India (via Scoop)

Thanthi TV reported intensive police checking across Theni district after the escape, with teams carrying out vehicle checks and combing operations as the manhunt continued into Monday night.

Source: Thanthi TV

Initial reports did not specify the condition of the guard who was attacked, the time of the breakout, or the cases in which the escaped prisoners were held. A detailed official statement from the prison department and the district police was awaited on Monday night.

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