Suche
Mein Konto
Chaos in Karachi: mass prison break after earthquake!
Over 200 prisoners escape from prison after earthquake in Karachi, Pakistan; Police arrest over 80 fugitives.
Chaos in Karachi: mass prison break after earthquake!
A massive prison breakout occurred in Karachi, Pakistan on Tuesday night, triggered by several mild earthquakes. Over 200 prisoners escaped during the evacuation organized as a result of the earthquakes. According to reports from Stuttgart News and Daily Mirror the prisoners took advantage of an opportunity to escape.
During the attack on the detention center, a group of prisoners overpowered guards and broke down a gate. Tragically, one inmate was killed and several people, including two prison guards, were injured in this incident. The majority of escaped prisoners were imprisoned for minor offenses; No high-ranking criminals or terrorists were among the escapees.
Re-arrests and searches
Of the more than 200 prisoners who escaped, around 80 were arrested again by the police. The search for the remaining escapees continues. Even though the incident was caused by the earthquakes, it shows the perspectives that such natural events can have on security in prisons.
Authorities now face the challenge of ensuring public safety while controlling the prison situation. Such mass outbreaks could potentially lead to further unrest, particularly in a country already facing numerous security challenges. The situation remains tense and investigations are ongoing to fully clarify the exact circumstances of the outbreak.