More than 200 inmates have escaped from a prison in Karachi, Pakistan, following panic triggered by multiple earthquake tremors
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‎Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said 216 prisoners fled early Tuesday morning, with 87 recaptured and one inmate confirmed dead.
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‎He added that the province’s prison chief has been dismissed over the incident.
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‎Authorities have urged those still at large to surrender.
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‎The escape comes amid concerns over overcrowding and poor prison conditions in Pakistan.
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‎Over 20 tremors have been recorded in Karachi in the past three days, according to the Sindh Meteorology Office.
News Edited by Favour Owonibi