At least 14 undertrial prisoners escaped from a prison van in Pakistan’s Punjab province while being transported to Adiala Jail after a court appearance. The inmates allegedly threw red chilli powder into police eyes before fleeing. Four were recaptured, while search operations continue for the remaining 10 escapees, according to reports.

Islamabad, June 30: At least 14 undertrial prisoners escaped while being transported to Adiala Jail in Pakistan's Punjab province, according to a media report on Tuesday.

Police recaptured four of the escapees, while search operations are underway to trace the remaining 10, The Express Tribune reported.

Prison Break Incident

The incident took place on Monday when 36 undertrial prisoners were being taken back to the jail after appearing before the Kahuta tehsil court near Rawalpindi.