At least 216 inmates flee Karachi's Malir Jail amid earth quake panic

A massive jailbreak unfolded at Malir District Jail in Karachi after earthquake tremors triggered chaos, allowing more than 200 inmates to escape. Authorities confirmed that at least 216 inmates managed to flee amid the panic on Monday night, many of them accused of serious crimes.

The jailbreak turned violent, with inmates reportedly overpowering guards, seizing weapons, and engaging in a gunfight with security personnel. One prisoner was killed, and several others, including three Frontier Corps (FC) officers and a prison guard, were



seriously injured in the ensuing conflict.

The dramatic escape was set in motion when mild earthquake tremors were felt in Karachi, the quake’s epicentre was located southeast of Malir at a depth of 10 kilometres, causing alarm within the prison facility.

As part of a precautionary measure, hundreds of inmates, between 700 and 1,000, were moved out of their cells and assembled near the main gate. This unintended congregation created an opportunity for a group of over 100 prisoners to force open the main gate and flee.