Theni jailbreak: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay orders suspension of superintendent in-charge over security lapse
Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay suspended R. Krishnaraj, superintendent of Madurai Central Prison, after a jailbreak in Theni exposed security lapses. Krishnaraj was transferred to Salem Central Prison. The move, announced amid opposition criticism, is part of a probe and a broader review of prison safety procedures across the state. Authorities said the probe will assess staff conduct and assess other facilities for similar gaps.