Manhunt Underway as 14 Inmates Flee During Transfer to Adiala Jail

KAHUTA – Fourteen prisoners escaped from a prison van near Chakian Post in Kahuta on Monday after allegedly throwing chilli powder into the eyes of police personnel during a security check, triggering a massive search operation across the area. According to police sources, the inmates were being shifted to Adiala Jail after appearing before a court when the prison van was stopped for routine checking. During the inspection, one of the prisoners reportedly managed to open the van’s door and hurled chilli powder at the accompanying police officers, creating chaos and allowing the prisoners to flee. The daring escape prompted authorities to immediately mobilise additional police contingents and launch a large-scale search operation in Kahuta and surrounding areas. Police later recaptured four of the escaped prisoners, while efforts are continuing to trace and arrest the remaining 10 fugitives. In response to the incident, law enforcement agencies sealed all entry and exit points of Kahuta and tightened security around Chakian Post and adjoining localities. Senior police officials reached the scene to supervise the ongoing operation. A heavy police deployment has been made across the area, with checkpoints established on Kahuta Road and intensified vehicle inspections underway to track down the escaped inmates. Authorities have placed the region on high alert and urged residents to remain vigilant, asking them to immediately report any suspicious individuals or activity to the police as the manhunt continues. Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi approach SC against sentences in £190 million corruption case