Three injured inmates booked for ‘attack’ on jail staff in Bahawalpur
BAHAWALPUR: Daniwal police on Tuesday booked three injured inmates for allegedly rioting and clashing with the staff of Vehari district jail on Sunday night, while the brother of one of the prisoners has moved court alleging torture of his sibling by jail administration. The court has summoned the jail administration in response to the application. According to the police, the case has been…
Three inmates were booked for allegedly engaging in a riot and clashing with staff at the Vehari district jail in Bahawalpur on Sunday night. The incident occurred when the inmates refused to return to their barrack and take meals. One of the inmates, Hassan Munir, allegedly struck the barrack in-charge with a curry plate. When the inmates were moved to the barrack, they attempted to break the iron grill, resulting in head injuries from the grill.
The injured inmates then attacked jail guards and tore their uniforms. The police registered an FIR against the three inmates under sections 353, 506, and 186 of the Pakistan Penal Code. Meanwhile, the brother of one prisoner, Hassan Munir, filed a complaint in court, alleging torture by jail administration, leading to the court summoning the jail administration for a judicial probe.
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