Kalaburagi, July 15 -- The Karnataka Prison Department on Wednesday, July 15, suspended eight prison officials, including the Superintendent of Kalaburagi Central Prison, following the dramatic escape of three convicted prisoners from the jail earlier this week. Director General of Prisons Alok Kumar issued the suspension orders, citing dereliction of duty and gross negligence by the officials responsible for prison security.

Those suspended include Prison Superintendent Rakesh Kamble, Assistant Superintendent B. Suresh, Jailer Shrimantgouda Patil and warders Ninganna, Yamanappa Kurubar, Basavaraj Metri, Savitri Talakeri and Azeem, all of whom were on duty during the night shift when the escape took place.

Meanwhile, police have succeed...