Punjab Police DIG announces ongoing judicial investigation into Sangrur jail clash

Two inmates were killed in a clash in a Sangrur district jail, prompting a visit from Deputy Inspector General of Police Harcharan Singh Bhullar. The incident resulted in two deaths and two injuries, with an FIR filed against 10 individuals. A judicial probe is ongoing to determine the circumstances of the clash.


PTI | Chandigarh | Updated: 20-04-2024 15:04 IST | Created: 20-04-2024 15:04 IST
Punjab Police DIG announces ongoing judicial investigation into Sangrur jail clash
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A day after two inmates were killed in a clash among prisoners in a jail in Sangrur district, Deputy Inspector General of Police Harcharan Singh Bhullar on Saturday visited the prison and said a judicial probe in the matter was underway.

Two prisoners identified as Harsh and Dharmender died while two others Gagandeep Singh and Mohd Sehwaz were injured in the clash.

Punjab Police DIG Bhullar said an FIR has been registered in the matter.

Speaking to reporters in Sangrur after visiting the jail, Bhullar said the inmates involved in the clash had an argument over some issue a few days back.

On Friday, the clash took place in which two persons were killed and two sustained serious injuries, Bhullar said, adding that the injured were admitted to Rajindra hospital in Patiala.

Bhullar said the FIR has been lodged against 10 persons and the accused were involved in crimes related to murders and attempt to murders.

The judicial inquiry was underway, he added.

Replying to a question, Bhullar said the inmates used two small knives, a water pipe and the branch of a tree in the clash.

He said police will investigate how knives reached inside the jail.

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