More than 200 prisoners escape from prison in Pakistan after earthquake

The earthquake that struck Pakistan on June 2 led to an unusual outcome - more than 200 prisoners escaped from Malir prison in Karachi. According to Reuters, this incident is recorded as one of the largest prison escapes in the country's history.

Prisoners who took advantage of the earthquake panic

The incident in Malir prison occurred after prisoners were allowed to leave their cells due to the earthquake. Of the 600 prisoners who escaped, 216 took advantage of the general chaos and managed to leave the prison through the main gate.

According to the head of the prison, Arshad Shah, 80 of the escapees have already been arrested, and a large-scale search is underway to find the rest. It was reported that information related to them has been obtained and raids are currently being carried out in areas where the escapees' relatives live.

Most of the escapees were petty criminals

Sindh Police Chief Ghulam Nabi Memon and Interior Minister Zia-ul-Hasan Lanjar said that most of the escaped prisoners were imprisoned for drug trafficking and petty crimes. However, Arshad Shah stressed that in such a situation, even minor charges can be considered serious offenses.

Injured during the escape

According to Geo News, three Border Security Force personnel and one prison administration employee were injured during the incident. One prisoner was also killed. According to official data, 6,022 prisoners were being held in the prison at the time of the incident.

The situation in Pakistan requires serious analysis not only from the point of view of domestic but also international security. In the face of natural disasters such as earthquakes, the breakdown of internal order can lead to additional risks. Local authorities are currently taking emergency measures to stabilize the situation and fully capture the refugees.

Photo: Reuters