One Kalaburagi Prison Escapee Recaptured After Police Fire

One of three prisoners who escaped from the Kalaburagi Central Prison has been recaptured after a violent confrontation with police, while a major search continues for the two others still at large. The escape occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, July 14, 2026, when the three inmates scaled the prison's high-security perimeter wall.

The recaptured prisoner, identified as 28-year-old Santosh Basappa Metre, was arrested on the morning of Wednesday, July 15, following a tip-off that placed him near the Kapnoor Industrial Area on the outskirts of Kalaburagi. According to police, Santosh attacked two police personnel with a sharp-edged weapon during the search operation. In response, an inspector opened fire, injuring Santosh before taking him into custody. The injured officers and the prisoner were admitted to a local hospital for treatment.

The other two escapees are Mastan of Islampur village and Sagar Bhimaraya of Bakkachowdi village. All three are natives of Bidar district. Authorities state that two of the men were serving life sentences for murder, while the third, Santosh, was convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. They escaped from...