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Chittoor Collector submits report on prisoner's escape

By Our Staff Reporter

HYDERABAD, OCT. 16. The Chittoor Collector, who conducted an enquiry into the circumstances of the escape of 10 prisoners from the Chittoor Sub-Jail on September 17, submitted his report on Monday.

Apart from recommending the strengthening of security, the Collector has fixed responsibility on certain police and jail department personnel who were on duty at the time of the incident, according to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office.

Provision of a siren, enhancing the height of the wall and covering the top wall of the jail with broken glass pieces were some of the recommendations made by the Collector. The Chief Minister, Mr. N. Chandrababu Naidu, accepted the enquiry report and directed the concerned to take necessary action immediately.

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