In the early hours of Tuesday, an earthquake rattled Karachi, prompting a mass escape of inmates from Malir Jail, leading to police efforts to recapture the fugitives.
More Than 200 Inmates Escape Pakistani Jail Following Earthquake
More Than 200 Inmates Escape Pakistani Jail Following Earthquake
A powerful earthquake in Karachi allows over 200 prisoners to break free amid chaos.
The shocking incident occurred when tremors shook the facility, allowing over 200 prisoners to break down cell doors and forced their way through the prison gates. Authorities initially reported that around 80 of the escapees have been recaptured, but over 130 remain at large, triggering extensive search operations throughout the city.
Malir Jail, which serves as one of the largest prisons in Sindh province, was operating well beyond its capacity, with about 5,000 inmates housed despite a maximum limit of 2,200. Following the chaos, police were forced to fire warning shots into the air in an attempt to restore order, as many inmates feared for their safety, leading some to voluntarily return to their cells. Sadly, one inmate was killed during the incident, and two prison guards were injured.
Ali Hassan Zardari, the prison minister, has called for an investigation into the incident while assuring that any responsible officers will face consequences. The prison's superintendent attributed the escape to the natural disaster rather than any security failure, asserting that the facility's security teams acted swiftly in response to the disturbance.
Outside the prison gates, families of the inmates expressed their distress, voicing their frustration over delays in visitation hours. Police are currently undertaking door-to-door visits at former inmate residences as they continue their manhunt for those still on the run.
Malir Jail, which serves as one of the largest prisons in Sindh province, was operating well beyond its capacity, with about 5,000 inmates housed despite a maximum limit of 2,200. Following the chaos, police were forced to fire warning shots into the air in an attempt to restore order, as many inmates feared for their safety, leading some to voluntarily return to their cells. Sadly, one inmate was killed during the incident, and two prison guards were injured.
Ali Hassan Zardari, the prison minister, has called for an investigation into the incident while assuring that any responsible officers will face consequences. The prison's superintendent attributed the escape to the natural disaster rather than any security failure, asserting that the facility's security teams acted swiftly in response to the disturbance.
Outside the prison gates, families of the inmates expressed their distress, voicing their frustration over delays in visitation hours. Police are currently undertaking door-to-door visits at former inmate residences as they continue their manhunt for those still on the run.
