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Ex-DGP to Lead TN Jail Security Review After Jailbreak
2 Nov
Summary
- A high-level committee will probe security lapses in Tamil Nadu prisons.
- The committee is headed by former DGP J K Tripathy to suggest improvements.
- Tamil Nadu CM directed prison department to strengthen security urgently.
In response to the recent escape of 17 prisoners from Theni district jail, Tamil Nadu has formed a special committee to scrutinize prison security. This high-level body is chaired by former Director General of Police J K Tripathy. The committee's mandate includes evaluating current security systems, operational protocols, technological deficiencies, and staffing levels within correctional facilities.
Tasked with identifying the root causes of recent security breaches, the committee will propose concrete measures to avert similar incidents. It will also benchmark practices against those in other states and internationally. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has emphasized the urgent need for security improvements across all prisons and stated that accountability will be strictly enforced for any lapses.
