Jammu, Feb. 19 -- Even as five suspects have been detained in RS Pura's juvenile home escape by three men, including two Pakistanis, serious security and management lapses have emerged.

Ten inmates, out of the total 26 lodged in the juvenile home, were above the age of 18 years. The three who escaped were also above 18.

Retired Director General of Police (DGP) Dr SP Vaid said that the trio was no longer juvenile and they should have been shifted.

"Seven among remaining 23 inmates in juvenile home are also above 18 years of age. In this context, juvenile justice board (JJB) had sent few communiques to the social welfare department to initiate process for shifting them to a safe and secured place," said people familiar with the developme...