Agartala: Six inmates, including a life convict, escaped from Dharmanagar sub-jail in North Tripura on Wednesday after seriously injuring a guard, prompting a large-scale search operation, officials said.
The escape occurred around 6 am. when the prisoners—both undertrials and convicts—were taken out of their cells for routine chores and breakfast.
“Suddenly, six of them attacked the guard in charge, Gedu Mia, causing grievous injuries, and fled through the main gate of the sub-jail,” said Sub-Divisional Magistrate and jail superintendent Debjani Chowdhury.
Among the escapees, Sunil Debbarma is serving a life sentence.
SP North Avinash Kumar Rai, along with senior police officers, has launched operations to apprehend the fugitives.
Tripura Police PRO Rajdeep Deb said all district police stations have been alerted and exit points sealed to prevent their escape.
Authorities are continuing the search to track down the inmates and ensure the safety of nearby communities.
