Man escapes from police custody before being lodged in Coimbatore Central Prison
Raghavan, a convicted thief, escaped police custody in Coimbatore before being placed in the central prison, his second break while under guard. Authorities said he was being transferred when he managed to flee. The incident has prompted a review of security procedures for detainee transport. Police are investigating how he obtained the means to escape, and officials expressed concern over risks to safety.