Two inmates, including foreign national, escape from Puzhal Central Prison

Last Updated:October 21, 2026, 23:15 IST

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Chennai, Oct 21 (PTI) Two inmates, a POCSO convict and a Nepali national, have escaped from the high-security Puzhal Central Prison in two separate incidents, police said on Wednesday.

The Nepali national, identified as 21-year-old Sudeep Bogati, was lodged in the foreign nationals’ block of the convict prison. A resident of Padi in Chennai, Bogati was arrested in connection with a theft case on August 16.

Prison officials realised he was missing during the routine evening roll call on Tuesday. After an extensive search within the premises until Wednesday morning yielded no results, authorities lodged a formal complaint at the Puzhal police station.

In the second incident, a 41-year-old convict, Suresh, managed to give the slip to prison guards early Wednesday morning. A resident of Thirumangalam, Suresh was arrested in 2021 under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and was serving his sentence.

Based on his good conduct over the years, he had been assigned daily duties at the prison bazaar located just outside the main jail premises. He reportedly escaped around 7 am when the guards were distracted.

Following complaints from the prison administration, Puzhal police have registered cases regarding both incidents. Special police teams have been constituted to track down and apprehend the absconding inmates, officials said.

Taking serious note of the back-to-back escapes from the highly guarded facility, top prison authorities have initiated a departmental inquiry to probe the security lapses, sources said. PTI VGN JR ADB

(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)

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How did the inmates escape from Puzhal Central Prison?

Two inmates escaped in separate incidents from Puzhal Central Prison. Sudeep Bogati, a Nepali national held for theft, went missing and was discovered during the evening roll call. Meanwhile, Suresh, a POCSO convict assigned to daily duties at the prison bazaar due to good conduct, escaped while guards were distracted.

What actions have prison authorities taken following the Puzhal Central Prison escapes?

Following the back-to-back escapes, formal complaints were lodged at the Puzhal police station, and special police teams were formed to track down and apprehend the absconding inmates. Additionally, top prison authorities initiated a departmental inquiry to investigate the security lapses at the high-security facility.

Who are the two inmates who escaped from Puzhal Central Prison?

The two escapees are 21-year-old Sudeep Bogati, a Nepali national arrested for theft, and 41-year-old Suresh, a convict serving a sentence under the POCSO Act since 2021.

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October 21, 2026, 23:15 IST

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