Mohali, Sept. 24 -- Two inmates of a drug de-addiction centre in Sector 66 managed to escape while six others were arrested after they assaulted four private security guards and a police personnel on duty, late Monday night.

It all started around 12.15 am when an inmate asked to use the bathroom. A guard followed him, leading to an argument. The inmate allegedly slapped the guard, after which other inmates joined in the assault. Another guard who intervened was also attacked. Police said the accused used a turban-fixing tool, made of iron, as a weapon.

During the scuffle, two inmates climbed onto the rooftop using a bed and pelted stones at the guards before escaping. The injured guards were admitted to a hospital.

Centre in-charge Dr....