{
  "id": 16695542,
  "title": "17 inmates escape Theni sub-jail in Tamil Nadu; 4 caught, 13 missing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/17-inmates-escape-theni-sub-jail-in-tamil-nadu-4-caught-13-missing",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-27T02:02:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/theni-jailbreak-sparks-statewide-manhunt-4-of-17-inmates-arrested-13-still-on-the-run/articleshow/135222578.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In a dramatic escape from Thekkampatti sub-jail in Theni district, 17 inmates faked seizures to attack guards. Police have since arrested four escapees, including Praveen Kumar and three others from Theni and Madurai. A statewide manhunt is ongoing for the remaining thirteen inmates still at large. Authorities have released photos and details to assist in locating the fugitives.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}