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By Wire Chronicle Bureau•Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 05:50 AM2 min readVerified Wire Report
Convicted Thief Slips Past Authorities in Coimbatore, Marking Second Police Custody Evasion
Wire Chronicle • Verified Wire Dispatch
COIMBATORE — Law enforcement agencies in Tamil Nadu are currently engaged in a widespread manhunt after a convicted criminal successfully broke free from police custody on Tuesday. The escape transpired just moments before the individual, identified as Raghavan, was slated to be formally booked and housed inside the Coimbatore Central Prison. Authorities have set up multiple checkpoints across the region as the search enters its critical early phases.
This latest security breach has raised serious concerns regarding standard operational procedures during prisoner transfers, given that this is the second time Raghavan has managed to elude his guards. Historical records from law enforcement databases indicate a troubling pattern of evasion by the convict, highlighting vulnerabilities in the logistical chain used to transport high-risk or repeat offenders to correctional facilities.
According to reports by The Hindu, regional police administrators have initiated a comprehensive internal inquiry to determine the exact sequence of events that enabled the escape. Law enforcement spokespersons noted that accountability measures will be strictly enforced if negligence is uncovered among the escorting officers, while appeal lines remain open to the public for any tips regarding the fugitive's whereabouts.
As the search operation intensifies, local security grids are expected to remain on high alert until the convict is successfully apprehended and safely secured within the prison system. The incident is anticipated to trigger a broader review of transit security protocols across Tamil Nadu's correctional institutions to prevent similar breaches in the future.