Six inmates, including a life convict, escaped from Dharmanagar sub-jail in North Tripura on Wednesday after attacking and seriously injuring a guard, officials confirmed.
The incident took place when prisoners were brought out of their cells for routine chores and meal. Suddenly, the six inmates overpowered the on-duty guard, Gedu Mia, inflicting grievous injuries and fled through the main gate of the sub-jail, said sub-divisional magistrate and jail superintendent, Debjani Chowdhury.
Among the escapees is Sunil Debbarma, who is serving a life sentence, while the others include both under-trial and convicted prisoners.
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Following the breakout, North Tripura superintendent of police, Avinash Kumar Rai, along with senior officers, launched a large-scale search operation to trace the fugitives.
Tripura Police spokesperson, Rajdeep Deb, stated that all district police stations have been alerted and exit points across the state sealed to prevent the prisoners from crossing borders.
Authorities have assured that extensive efforts are underway to track down the escapees and maintain the safety of nearby communities.
Meanwhile, the injured guard has been shifted to hospital for treatment.
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