**A dramatic jailbreak occurred in Karachi's Malir Jail following an earthquake, resulting in over 200 inmates fleeing, as authorities begin a large-scale manhunt.**
**Major Jailbreak in Karachi Following Earthquake Tremors**
**Major Jailbreak in Karachi Following Earthquake Tremors**
**Over 200 inmates escape from Malir Jail amid chaos triggered by natural disaster, prompting widespread security concerns.**
More than 200 inmates managed to escape from Karachi's Malir Jail on Tuesday after an earthquake struck the area, leading to significant panic among prisoners. The tremors prompted inmates to break down doors, locks, and windows in an attempt to flee the facility, which was already operating significantly beyond its intended capacity.
According to police reports, around 216 inmates took advantage of the chaos following the quake, with only 80 of them recaptured thus far. Unfortunately, during the efforts to restore order, one inmate lost their life, and two prison officers sustained injuries. Eyewitness accounts describe how inmates began to panic and shout, fearing for their safety as the prison shook, compelling some to burst forth from their cells.
Responding to the tumult, police were forced to fire warning shots, an action that led many inmates to return of their own accord, while others pushed toward the main exit in a frantic escape. The Malir facility, which originally has capacity for 2,200, is now housing over 5,000 prisoners, which greatly contributed to the chaos.
Authorities have begun combing neighborhoods for inmates still at large and are conducting door-to-door searches in hopes of recapturing them. Pakistan's prisons minister, Ali Hassan Zardari, has insisted on an investigation into the event and has pledged to take disciplinary action against any security personnel found negligent.
Families of inmates have voiced their frustrations outside the jail, particularly regarding delays in visitations for those still inside. The superintendent of the facility has expressed that while the incident has raised concerns regarding security, it was ultimately the result of unforeseen natural circumstances rather than a failure of protocol.
According to police reports, around 216 inmates took advantage of the chaos following the quake, with only 80 of them recaptured thus far. Unfortunately, during the efforts to restore order, one inmate lost their life, and two prison officers sustained injuries. Eyewitness accounts describe how inmates began to panic and shout, fearing for their safety as the prison shook, compelling some to burst forth from their cells.
Responding to the tumult, police were forced to fire warning shots, an action that led many inmates to return of their own accord, while others pushed toward the main exit in a frantic escape. The Malir facility, which originally has capacity for 2,200, is now housing over 5,000 prisoners, which greatly contributed to the chaos.
Authorities have begun combing neighborhoods for inmates still at large and are conducting door-to-door searches in hopes of recapturing them. Pakistan's prisons minister, Ali Hassan Zardari, has insisted on an investigation into the event and has pledged to take disciplinary action against any security personnel found negligent.
Families of inmates have voiced their frustrations outside the jail, particularly regarding delays in visitations for those still inside. The superintendent of the facility has expressed that while the incident has raised concerns regarding security, it was ultimately the result of unforeseen natural circumstances rather than a failure of protocol.
