In a significant security breach near Islamabad, Pakistan, 14 prisoners fled from a prison van in the Kahuta area of Rawalpindi district. The escape occurred as the inmates were being transported back to jail after a court appearance. Despite armed police escorting the van, the prisoners managed to overpower the guards and flee in the semi-urban Kahuta locality.
Authorities have launched a massive search operation to locate the escaped prisoners. Police teams are deployed across the district, and checkpoints have been set up in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The Counter-Terrorism Department and intelligence agencies are assisting in tracking down the fugitives, who were facing charges related to theft and robbery.
The escape has raised concerns about security protocols during prisoner transport. An inquiry has been ordered by the Inspector General of Police, who has requested a detailed report from the Rawalpindi district police. Security officials are reviewing procedures to prevent similar incidents in the future. Local residents are urged to report any suspicious activity, with a reward offered for information leading to the recapture of the fugitives.
