Patiala: Today, a group of armed men dressed in police uniform attacked the high-security Punjab's Nabha Jail and escaped with five criminals including Khalistan Liberation Front chief Harminder Mintoo, an accused in 10 cases.

“Those who escaped from the high-security prison include gangster Vicky Gaundar, Gurpreet Sekhon, Nita Deol, Vikramjeet, and Mintoo, “police said.

Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal said, "DG Jails has been suspended and Jail superintendent and Deputy Jail Superintendent have been dismissed. Special Investigation team has been asked to submit report within three days in this regard," he said.

"Home Secretary will give me a report on whether any lapse has taken place. Whosoever will be found responsible in this incident, strict action will be taken against him," he added.

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