Jail inmate in Tihar stabbed to death after argument over food

PTI

Updated May 4, 2024 2:16 PM IST

A case of murder was registered against Abdul and he was arrested. He will be sent back to Tihar after his presentation in court, police said. Tihar jail officials said inmate attacked Abdul Deepak without any provocation. The local police have been informed and investigations are underway,” the official said.

Tihar Jail has come under scrutiny following recent security lapses. (Representative image)

New Delhi: A prisoner was stabbed to death by another prisoner in Delhi Tihar Prison on Friday, police said.

The incident took place in Jail Number 3 around noon, when lunch was being served to the inmates, they said.

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Vichitra Veer, an argument broke out between two inmates – Deepak Soni (29) and Afghan national Abdul Bashir Akhondzada (44) – over food.

Abdul stabbed Deepak with an improvised weapon with sharp edges. Deepak suffered a stab wound to his chest and died on the spot, Veer said.

“The prison staff and rapid response team immediately rushed to the location to control the situation and arrested the attacker. Deepak received immediate medical attention and was referred to DDU Hospital where he was declared brought dead,” a Tihar jail official said.

Deepak, a resident of Delhi Shakarpurwas lodged in prison in connection with a case of robbery and murder in Paschim Vihar. Abdul is charged with attempted murder Lajpat Nagarthe police said.

A case of murder was registered against Abdul and he was arrested. He will be sent back to Tihar after his presentation in court, police said.

Tihar jail officials said inmate attacked Abdul Deepak without any provocation. The local police have been informed and investigations are underway,” the official said.

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