18 Inmates Escape from Prison in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir
Prisoners, including death row inmates, overpowered a guard with a pistol; search and investigation underway.
- One inmate was killed during the escape from Rawalakot prison.
- Six escapees were on death row, and three were serving life sentences.
- Authorities have dismissed the prison chief and arrested several officials for questioning.
- Prison breaks are rare in Pakistan, especially in the disputed Kashmir region.
- India and Pakistan, both nuclear-armed, have a long history of conflict over Kashmir.
Associated Press 
