Over 500 Prisoners Escape from Sherpur Jail in Bangladesh Following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Resignation
In a dramatic turn of events, over 500 prisoners have escaped from Sherpur Jail in Bangladesh after a mob armed with sticks stormed the facility. According to Bangladeshi media, the incident took place in Sherpur district where the crowd forcibly freed the inmates.
Authorities have identified 20 of the escapees as potential terrorists.
Indian media reports indicate that several of the escaped prisoners are armed. In response to the situation, the Border Security Force (BSF) has tightened security along the border to prevent any potential spillover.
