Forty-Three LTTE Militants Escape Vellore Fort via 153-Foot Tunnel in 1995
In August 1995, 43 suspected LTTE militants, including four women, escaped from a detention camp inside Vellore Fort, Tamil Nadu, by digging a 153-foot tunnel from a bathroom to outside the fort. The escape occurred in batches and involved improvised tools. The LTTE, banned in India since 1991, was linked to the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. The breakout caused a major security concern due to the camp's heavy guard presence. This event is noted among India's most dramatic prison escapes.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 55/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 27 Oct, 05:19 am. Other outlets followed.