Massive Jailbreak in Karachi Following Earthquake Tremors
Over 200 inmates escaped from Malir prison in Karachi after guards were attacked during an evacuation due to earthquake tremors.
Overview
In Karachi, Pakistan, over 200 inmates escaped from Malir prison after being evacuated during mild earthquake tremors. The chaos ensued when a group of inmates attacked guards, leading to a shootout that resulted in one inmate's death and injuries to 22 others, including prison staff. As of now, 80 of the 216 escapees have been recaptured, with police conducting extensive searches for the remaining 136. Authorities confirmed that none of the fugitives were convicted militants. The Sindh government has dismissed the prison chief and two officials, and an inquiry is underway to investigate the jailbreak.
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Articles (10)
"…More than 200 prisoners escaped from a prison in Karachi, Pakistan, after being removed from their cells during earthquake tremors."
Al Jazeera·1M·"…Once outside their cells, a group of inmates attacked guards, seized their weapons and opened fire."
Al Jazeera·1M·"…More than 200 inmates escaped from a prison in Pakistan on Monday after a series of earthquakes shook the southern port city of Karachi and set off panic, local authorities said."
NBC News·1M·"…More than 100 inmates escaped from a prison and at least one was killed in a shootout in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi overnight after they were temporarily moved out of their cells following mild earthquake tremors."
ABC News·1M·"…The breakout began just before midnight on Monday and was continuing in the early hours of Tuesday."
CBS News·1M·"…More than 100 inmates escaped from a prison and at least one was killed in a shootout in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi overnight after they were temporarily moved out of their cells following mild earthquake tremors."
Associated Press·1M·"…More than 200 prisoners escaped from a jail in Pakistan's largest city following an earthquake in the early hours of Tuesday, police said."
BBC News·1M·"…More than 100 inmates escaped from a prison and at least one was killed in a shootout in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi overnight after they were temporarily moved out of their cells following mild earthquake tremors."
Boston Herald·1M·"…The escape happened around midnight and progressed into early Tuesday morning as more than 600 inmates were being transferred to another section of the prison."
Washington Examiner·1M·"…More than 100 inmates escaped from a prison and at least one was killed in a shootout in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi overnight after they were temporarily moved out of their cells following mild earthquake tremors."
Newsmax·1M·FAQ
The jailbreak occurred after prisoners were evacuated from their cells due to earthquake tremors. During the evacuation, a group of inmates attacked guards, seized their weapons, and escaped.
As of the latest reports, 78 of the escapees have been recaptured.
No, authorities confirmed that none of the fugitives were convicted militants.
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