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Delhi Jail Stabbing: Undertrial Prisoner Killed By Inmates

Delhi Jail Stabbing: Undertrial Prisoner Killed By Inmates

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

An undertrial inmate, Pradeep alias Mohinder, was allegedly stabbed to death by two fellow prisoners inside Central Jail No. 10 in Delhi's Rohini. The victim sustained a neck injury and was declared brought dead at BSA Hospital. Police are investigating the incident, registering a case, and examining CCTV footage.

Family Alleges Delay In Aid After Inmate Stabbed In Delhi Jail

Family Alleges Delay In Aid After Inmate Stabbed In Delhi Jail

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

An undertrial inmate, Pradeep alias Mohinder, was allegedly stabbed to death by two fellow prisoners inside Delhi's Central Jail No. 10. His family has accused jail staff of failing to provide timely assistance and questioned the presence of a sharp weapon within the high-security prison. Police are investigating the incident.

Police Investigate Death At Roorkee De-Addiction Centre

Police Investigate Death At Roorkee De-Addiction Centre

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Police in Roorkee are investigating the death of a 39-year-old man at a de-addiction centre, treating it as a suspicious murder case. The victim, who was undergoing treatment at the facility, was found with his throat slit, prompting a thorough investigation involving forensic analysis and questioning of staff and inmates.

Jail Inmate Killed During Escape Attempt In Hoshiarpur

Jail Inmate Killed During Escape Attempt In Hoshiarpur

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A jail inmate in Hoshiarpur was shot dead after allegedly attacking a police constable and attempting to escape custody outside a hospital. The inmate, identified as Nasib Singh, was facing multiple criminal charges, including murder and offences under the NDPS Act.

Inmate's Death Puts Neemka Jail Under Scrutiny

Inmate's Death Puts Neemka Jail Under Scrutiny

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A 25-year-old inmate, Hrithik alias Rankit Bhadana, was found dead by suicide in Neemka jail hospital. His brother alleges torture by a jail official, while authorities deny the claims. The incident has led to an investigation and highlights previous issues at the jail.

IIIT Ranchi Student Found Dead In Hostel, Protests Erupt Over Alleged Negligence

IIIT Ranchi Student Found Dead In Hostel, Protests Erupt Over Alleged Negligence

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

A first-year IIIT Ranchi student was found dead in his hostel room on Sunday, leading to student protests alleging negligence by college authorities in providing timely medical aid. Police are investigating the incident, which preliminary suggests suicide due to exam pressure.

Sultanpur Jail Inmate Allegedly Commits Suicide

Sultanpur Jail Inmate Allegedly Commits Suicide

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

An inmate at the Sultanpur district jail in Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide, prompting an investigation.

Haryana Inmate Assaults Prisoner with Hot Oil, Injuring Eye

Haryana Inmate Assaults Prisoner with Hot Oil, Injuring Eye

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

An inmate in Neemka jail, Haryana, threw hot oil on another prisoner, causing severe burns and eye damage. The incident follows a recent murder in the same jail, raising concerns about security.

Madhya Pradesh Inmate Attempts Suicide by Swallowing Bangle Pieces

Madhya Pradesh Inmate Attempts Suicide by Swallowing Bangle Pieces

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

A 35-year-old woman inmate in Betul district jail attempted suicide by swallowing bangle pieces and was rushed to Bhopal for medical care.

Kanpur Man Accused Of Murdering Daughters Attempts Suicide In Jail

Kanpur Man Accused Of Murdering Daughters Attempts Suicide In Jail

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A 48-year-old man, Shashi Ranjan Mishra, jailed for allegedly murdering his 11-year-old twin daughters, attempted suicide inside the district jail in Kanpur by slitting his throat with a sharpened steel plate. He is now stable and an inquiry has been ordered into the incident.

Terror accused's murder in jail: 2 Haryana prison officials suspended

Terror accused's murder in jail: 2 Haryana prison officials suspended

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Haryana government suspends jail officials after a terror accused was murdered inside Neemka Jail in Faridabad. The victim, Abdul Rehman, was allegedly involved in a conspiracy to attack the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Court Seeks Report On Safety Of Accused In Tihar Jail

Court Seeks Report On Safety Of Accused In Tihar Jail

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A Delhi court has sought a response from Tihar jail authorities regarding the safety of two men accused of assaulting Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, following their claims of being beaten and threatened by fellow inmates.

Jail Officials Suspended Over Prisoner Video Scandal

Jail Officials Suspended Over Prisoner Video Scandal

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Three prison officials have been suspended following the release of videos allegedly recorded by inmates at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, exposing security lapses and raising concerns about mobile phone access within the facility.

Jail Officials Suspended Over Prisoner Video Leak

Jail Officials Suspended Over Prisoner Video Leak

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Three prison officials in Bengaluru have been suspended after under-trial prisoners allegedly recorded and released videos from inside Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, exposing security lapses and making allegations against senior officials.

Terror accused stabbed to death in Faridabad jail

Terror accused stabbed to death in Faridabad jail

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Terror accused Abdul Rehman was murdered in Neemla Jail in Faridabad following a fight with another inmate, Arun Chaudhary, who allegedly stabbed him with a sharp weapon. Police are investigating the incident.

5 minor madrasa students murder boy, dump body in septic tank in Odisha

5 minor madrasa students murder boy, dump body in septic tank in Odisha

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

The incident occurred on September 2 at a madrasa located within the Ranpur police station limits of Nayagarh district.

Man murders wife, posts selfie with body as WhatsApp status

Man murders wife, posts selfie with body as WhatsApp status

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

The 28-year-old woman, police said, was working at a private firm in Coimbatore, and was living in a private women's hostel following separation from her husband. She hailed from Tharuvai near Melapalayam in the southern district of Tirunelveli.

Youth hacked to death in Tiruchi police quarters; 5 arrested

Youth hacked to death in Tiruchi police quarters; 5 arrested

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

A 25-year-old youth was chased and brutally hacked to death inside police quarters in Tiruchirappalli, allegedly due to professional rivalry. Five people have been arrested, and a search is underway for four others.

Rape-murder convict gives slip from prison, caught within hours

Rape-murder convict gives slip from prison, caught within hours

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

CCTV footage aired on channels showed a man resembling Govindachamy walking on the roadside with a bundle on top of his head, inside which he had tucked in his left arm, which is missing a hand.

Vadh 2 Review: Sanjay Mishra-Neena Gupta Lead Gripping Crime Tale

Vadh 2 Review: Sanjay Mishra-Neena Gupta Lead Gripping Crime Tale

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta bring their A-game to roles that naturally suit their age, and this lived-in quality makes Vadh 2 even more convincing, notes Mayur Sanap.

Prominent bizman Gopal Khemka shot dead in Patna, 7 yrs after son's murder

Prominent bizman Gopal Khemka shot dead in Patna, 7 yrs after son's murder

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

According to Khemka's family members, his son was also shot dead by criminals six years ago in Hajipur.

Kannada actor Darshan gets bail in murder case

Kannada actor Darshan gets bail in murder case

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Kannada film actor Darshan Thoogudeepa has been granted bail by the Karnataka High Court in the Renukaswamy murder case. The actor, along with his friend Pavithra Gowda and seven others, was arrested in June for allegedly killing Renukaswamy, a fan, for sending obscene messages to Pavithra Gowda.

Inmate who saw Sheena Bora willing to record statement: Lawyer

Inmate who saw Sheena Bora willing to record statement: Lawyer

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Speaking to ANI, Khan said, "I have been informed by my client Indrani Mukherjea (mother and prime accused in this murder case) that a lady officer (inmate) has informed her that she met Sheena Bora on June 24 near Dal Lake."

Accused in Mumbai student's murder was not official guard, would harass her: Cops

Accused in Mumbai student's murder was not official guard, would harass her: Cops

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The 35-year-old security guard who was the prime suspect in the rape and murder of an 18-year-old girl student of a government hostel in south Mumbai, was not officially appointed but was a laundry man who died by suicide after the crime, the police said on Wednesday.

2nd autopsy finds IIT Kharagpur student was murdered

2nd autopsy finds IIT Kharagpur student was murdered

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

A second post-mortem of an IIT Kharagpur student whose body was exhumed for examination has indicated that his death was possibly due to an injury on the back of his head.

Meerut victim's family ready to accept Muskan's baby if...

Meerut victim's family ready to accept Muskan's baby if...

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Muskan Rastogi, accused of killing her husband along with her lover and lodged in a Meerut jail, has been found pregnant. The deceased's brother, Bablu Rajput, has said he will raise the child if Saurabh Rajput is identified as the father.

Pannun murder plot: Indian national Nikhil Gupta extradited to US

Pannun murder plot: Indian national Nikhil Gupta extradited to US

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

He is expected to be produced before a federal court in New York on Monday.

'My greatest strength were prison inmates'

'My greatest strength were prison inmates'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'You are with each other 24x7, so how can you ignore someone crying next to you?' 'How can you not share a piece of chicken with someone who is sitting next to you and watching you eat it?' 'Of course, you will share.' 'And you become friends with the kind of people you never thought you'd even know.'

Court nod for actor Darshan's Ballari jail shift

Court nod for actor Darshan's Ballari jail shift

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

A photograph of Darshan hanging out with three others, including a rowdy-sheeter, on the lawns of the jail had gone viral on Sunday, sparking a row.

Accused in Amravati pharmacist's murder attacked in Mumbai jail

Accused in Amravati pharmacist's murder attacked in Mumbai jail

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The accused in the Amravati pharmacist murder case on Wednesday requested a city court to shift them to some other prison after one of them was allegedly attacked inside the Arthur Road jail in Mumbai.

Video footage reveals how rivals murder gangster Tajpuriya inside Tihar jail

Video footage reveals how rivals murder gangster Tajpuriya inside Tihar jail

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The video, captured by a CCTV camera inside the high-security jail, showed the attackers descending from the first floor by clinging to bed sheets using them as a rope and then barging into Tajpuriya's cell on the ground floor to attack him.

Karnataka to probe threat call to Gadkari from Belagavi jail

Karnataka to probe threat call to Gadkari from Belagavi jail

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

The caller had made threatening calls to the Nagpur office of Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Gadkari and demanded Rs 100 crore.

Sarabjit Singh's killer shot dead in Pakistan

Sarabjit Singh's killer shot dead in Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Tamba was attacked by motorcycle-borne assailants at his residence in Sanant Nagar, a thickly populated area of old Lahore in the afternoon.

Catholic priest, nun get lifer in Sister Abhaya murder case

Catholic priest, nun get lifer in Sister Abhaya murder case

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Special CBI Judge K Sanal Kumar awarded double life sentence to Father Thomas Kottoor and imposed a fine of Rs 6.5 lakh. Whereas the other accused in the case, Sister Sephy, was sentenced to life and a fine of Rs 5.5 lakh was slapped on her.

Two charged with Sarabjit's murder in Pakistan

Two charged with Sarabjit's murder in Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Two death row prisoners have been indicted in Pakistan for the murder of Indian national Sarabjit Singh at a jail in Lahore. An additional district and sessions judge held trial at the Central Jail in Kot Lakhpat on Friday and formally charged the two inmates -- Amer Sarfraz alias Tamba and Muddassar Bashir.

In new video, Rajasthan man who killed on camera justifies 'love jihad' murder

In new video, Rajasthan man who killed on camera justifies 'love jihad' murder

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria said they were investigating how Raigar got access to a mobile phone inside the jail.

Sheena Bora is alive, now in Kashmir: Indrani writes to CBI

Sheena Bora is alive, now in Kashmir: Indrani writes to CBI

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Indrani said that one of her inmates in Byculla prison has told her that she had spotted Sheena in Kashmir some time ago.

Soren's conviction jolts Tihar's VIP inmates

Soren's conviction jolts Tihar's VIP inmates

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

The Jail authorities on Wednesday allotted the qaidi ticket (convict number) to the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief, a highly placed jail official told UNI.

Why NIA court saw no merit in Aseemanand's confession in Mecca Masjid case

Why NIA court saw no merit in Aseemanand's confession in Mecca Masjid case

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

The court also observed that working for Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh does not make a person communal and anti-social.

Indrani alleges she was beaten up in Byculla jail, moves court

Indrani alleges she was beaten up in Byculla jail, moves court

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Taking note of her complaint, a Central Bureau of Investigation court, which is hearing the Sheena murder case, directed the prison authorities to produce Indrani before it on Wednesday.