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CM M.K. Stalin condemns Tamil Nadu govt over Theni jailbreak, calls it ‘breaking bad’
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 12:36 AM
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Chief Minister M.K. Stalin sharply criticised the Tamil Nadu government for the recent jailbreak in Theni, likening it to a scene from ‘Breaking Bad’.
A jailbreak at the Theni district jail sparked alarm across Tamil Nadu after several inmates escaped in a coordinated operation. The incident, which unfolded in the early hours, has prompted immediate security reviews and a call for a thorough investigation.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin addressed the media, describing the episode as "from Breaking Bad to prison break" and accusing the state administration, referred to as the TVK government, of gross negligence. He demanded accountability from officials responsible for prison management and urged swift corrective measures.
Stalin emphasized that the safety of citizens cannot be compromised and warned that any lapse in law‑enforcement will attract strict scrutiny. The government has announced a special inquiry team to trace the escapees and to audit security protocols at all correctional facilities in the state.
Law‑enforcement agencies have already begun a man‑hunt for the fugitives, while prison officials face potential disciplinary action pending the inquiry's findings.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin addressed the media, describing the episode as "from Breaking Bad to prison break" and accusing the state administration, referred to as the TVK government, of gross negligence. He demanded accountability from officials responsible for prison management and urged swift corrective measures.
Stalin emphasized that the safety of citizens cannot be compromised and warned that any lapse in law‑enforcement will attract strict scrutiny. The government has announced a special inquiry team to trace the escapees and to audit security protocols at all correctional facilities in the state.
Law‑enforcement agencies have already begun a man‑hunt for the fugitives, while prison officials face potential disciplinary action pending the inquiry's findings.