**A violent escape ensued at Malir Jail in Karachi after inmates panicked during an earthquake, leading to a mass jailbreak.**
**Major Jailbreak in Karachi Following Earthquake Chaos**
**Major Jailbreak in Karachi Following Earthquake Chaos**
**Over 200 inmates escape from Malir Jail as authorities work to recapture remaining fugitives.**
In the early hours of Tuesday, a powerful earthquake in Karachi triggered a chaotic scene at Malir Jail, leading to the escape of more than 200 inmates. The seismic tremors prompted inmates to break down doors and locks, shatter windows, and storm the prison gates in a desperate bid for freedom. According to police reports, the profound fear of potential building collapse instigated the inmates' uprising, with one prisoner fatally shot during the ensuing chaos and two prison officers sustaining injuries.
Police have confirmed that, of the 216 escapees, around 80 have been recaptured as search efforts continue for over 130 who remain at large. The Malir facility, which is the second-largest prison in Sindh province, is known to be heavily overcrowded, housing approximately 5,000 inmates despite a designated capacity of just 2,200.
In response to the eruption of violence, police utilized warning shots to dissuade further unrest. Following this action, many inmates returned to their cells; however, the mass panic allowed a significant number to flee. The province's Minister for Prisons, Ali Hassan Zardari, has called for an investigation into the incident and has warned that any officers found negligent will be held accountable.
Local families have expressed their frustration outside the prison, particularly regarding suspended visits for their relatives amid the turmoil. The prison superintendent emphasized that the jailbreak was a result of natural disaster-induced panic rather than security negligence, maintaining that security teams had remained vigilant throughout the incident. As authorities conduct door-to-door searches for the escapees, the situation remains fluid and ongoing.
Police have confirmed that, of the 216 escapees, around 80 have been recaptured as search efforts continue for over 130 who remain at large. The Malir facility, which is the second-largest prison in Sindh province, is known to be heavily overcrowded, housing approximately 5,000 inmates despite a designated capacity of just 2,200.
In response to the eruption of violence, police utilized warning shots to dissuade further unrest. Following this action, many inmates returned to their cells; however, the mass panic allowed a significant number to flee. The province's Minister for Prisons, Ali Hassan Zardari, has called for an investigation into the incident and has warned that any officers found negligent will be held accountable.
Local families have expressed their frustration outside the prison, particularly regarding suspended visits for their relatives amid the turmoil. The prison superintendent emphasized that the jailbreak was a result of natural disaster-induced panic rather than security negligence, maintaining that security teams had remained vigilant throughout the incident. As authorities conduct door-to-door searches for the escapees, the situation remains fluid and ongoing.
