16 prisoners escape from Jodhpur jail after throwing chilli powder at guards

Sixteen prisoners fled from a jail in Jodhpur's Phalodi in Rajasthan on Monday after throwing chilli powder at the guards.

Sixteen prisoners escaped from a jail in the Phalodi area of Jodhpur district in Rajasthan on Monday. Reportedly, they managed this by throwing chilli powder in the eyes of the guards stationed at the jail. Senior officials, including the sub divisional magistrate and additional district magistrate, reached the spot. Superintendents of Police Anil Kayal and Sunil Pawar also made their way to Phalodi. Four officials including the head constable have been suspended for negligence.