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Indore De-Addiction Centre Chaos: 70+ Inmates Escape After Inmate's Death
✍️ TOI City
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 11:48 PM
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A 23-year-old inmate found hanging in a washroom at an Indore de-addiction centre triggered a riot, leading to the escape of over 70 inmates after they broke through the main gate.
A tragic incident at a de-addiction centre in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, has resulted in a major security breach. A 23-year-old inmate, identified as Sachin Lodhi, was discovered hanging in a washroom within the facility. The discovery of his body reportedly triggered immediate chaos among the other residents of the centre.
In the ensuing turmoil, more than 70 inmates managed to escape by breaking through the main gate of the facility. The incident has raised serious concerns regarding the safety protocols and crowd management measures at the institution.
Law enforcement authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Lodhi's death. Officials are currently scrutinizing CCTV footage to reconstruct the timeline of events and determine how the mass escape occurred. The police are also working to track down the escaped individuals.
In the ensuing turmoil, more than 70 inmates managed to escape by breaking through the main gate of the facility. The incident has raised serious concerns regarding the safety protocols and crowd management measures at the institution.
Law enforcement authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Lodhi's death. Officials are currently scrutinizing CCTV footage to reconstruct the timeline of events and determine how the mass escape occurred. The police are also working to track down the escaped individuals.