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Panel formed under former DGP to review jail security in Tamil Nadu

Panel formed under former DGP to review jail security in Tamil Nadu

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Andipatti Deputy Superintendent of Police J Vishupriya denied allegations of torture and poor conditions at the Theni District Prison in Thekkampatti, stating that inmates questioned after the jailbreak denied any mistreatment by prison staff. The clarification was issued after reports pointed to a potential en‑masse jailbreak.

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    CHENNAI: Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has constituted a high-level committee headed by retired DGP J K Tripathi to review security arrangements in prisons across Tamil Nadu and recommend measures to prevent escape of prisoners. Tripathi had served as ADGP (Prisons) before serving as DGP from 2019…

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CHENNAI: Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has constituted a high-level committee headed by retired DGP J K Tripathi to review security arrangements in prisons across Tamil Nadu and recommend measures to prevent escape of prisoners. Tripathi had served as ADGP (Prisons) before serving as DGP from 2019…

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Panel formed under former DGP to review jail security in Tamil Nadu

CHENNAI: Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has constituted a high-level committee headed by retired DGP J K Tripathi to review security arrangements in prisons across Tamil Nadu and recommend measures to prevent escape of prisoners. Tripathi had served as ADGP (Prisons) before serving as DGP from 2019…

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