Theft Convict Raghavan Escapes Police Custody in Coimbatore

A 25-year-old theft convict, Raghavan, escaped from police custody in Coimbatore early Saturday, marking his second escape this year. He had been remanded to judicial custody by a local magistrate just hours earlier but managed to flee by pushing guards before entering Coimbatore Central Prison.

Authorities have launched an intensive search using drone surveillance and CCTV analysis. Four police personnel responsible for escorting the prisoner have been suspended for duty lapses, and the Race Course police have registered a new case regarding the escape.

Editor's note: The brief covers the essential facts including the timing, location, circumstances of escape, and police response.