4 undertrials recaptured after 17 escaped Tamil Nadu jail; manhunt continues

Four of 17 undertrials who escaped a Tamil Nadu jail have been caught, per NDTV. Police suspect the rest may be hiding in the Theni forest, with teams deployed and checkposts set up at 16 points.

Timeline

1. 27 Oct, 01:50 UTCNDTV reports 4 recaptured, manhunt ongoing
2. 27 Oct, 03:00 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

Top sources

• 17 inmates escape Theni sub-jail in Tamil Nadu; 4 caught, 13 missingTimes of India
• 4 Undertrials Caught After 17 Escape From Tamil Nadu Jail, Manhunt UnderwayNDTV