crime

Inmate stabbed to death by two fellow prisoners inside Delhi jail

Published by
PTI

Delhi: An undertrial inmate was allegedly stabbed to death by two fellow prisoners inside Central Jail No. 10 in Delhi’s Rohini on Monday, police said.

The deceased, identified as Pradeep alias Mohinder (31), was lodged in barrack number 203 of the prison in judicial custody, they said.

According to preliminary information, Pradeep was returning towards his barrack when he was allegedly attacked with a sharp-edged weapon by two fellow inmates. He sustained a stab injury to his neck, police said.

He was taken to BSA Hospital, where he was declared brought dead, they said.

Also Read: Delhi 1857: How the fall of the Mughal capital changed the city forever

A case is being registered at Samaypur Badli police station in this connection, they added.

Senior police officers reached the jail and hospital after receiving information about the incident. The medico-legal case report has been collected and CCTV footage is being examined, police said.

PTI

Published by
PTI

Recent Posts

From legal to first aid, support mobilised for CJP protesters; networks formed on social media

Over 130 volunteers, doctors and lawyers mobilised legal, medical and mental health aid for CJP…

October 11, 2026

Delhi Police releases video of informing Dipke about his grandmother’s death, refutes CJP’s claim

Delhi Police released a video claiming Dipke was informed of his grandmother’s death in custody…

October 11, 2026

MCD acts against 1,046 properties after Satya Niketan building collapse

MCD acted against 1,046 properties over illegal construction and unsafe buildings in Delhi between September…

October 11, 2026

AAP alleges police excesses during protest; says agitation against CEC will continue

AAP accused Delhi Police of using force against protesters and vowed to continue the CEC…

October 11, 2026

Saffron-clad groups roam Delhi streets, assault protesters; Hindu Raksha Dal chief claims responsibility

Saffron-clad groups allegedly attacked Delhi protesters, with Hindu Raksha Dal chief claiming responsibility for the…

October 11, 2026

Delhi Police issues notices to CJP leaders in old case involving woman’s ‘morphed’ images

Delhi Police issued fresh notices to CJP leaders in a case involving allegedly morphed objectionable…

October 11, 2026