Daring jail break in TN : 3 wardens attacked, 17 inmates flee, four recaptured, 9 staff suspended, parties condemn

Chennai, Oct 27 (UNI) In a daring jail break, 17 inmates escaped from Theni District prison at Thekkampatti after attacking three wardens last night, leading to suspension of nine guards, even as Opposition parties, including the DMK, AIADMK and PMK cried hoarse, condemned it and blamed the ruling TVK for its administrative failure alleging yet another incident of deteriorating law and order in the state. However, in a swift action, four inmates were recaptured and arrested on Tuesday morning, while a manhunt has been launched to arrest the other inmates. This is the first major incident in Tamil Nadu in…