{
  "id": 17947763,
  "title": "Shraddha Walkar Murder Case: Aftab Poonawala Claims 5 Tihar Inmates Threatened To Kill Him",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/shraddha-walkar-murder-case-aftab-poonawala-claims-5-tihar-inmates",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T10:21:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/shraddha-walkar-murder-case-aftab-poonawala-claims-5-tihar-inmates-threatened-to-kill-him"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2022 murder of Shraddha Walkar has resurfaced due to new allegations from accused Aftab Amin Poonawala. The 27-year-old, who is currently incarcerated in Tihar Jail, claims that five inmates within the prison have threatened to kill him. Poonawala, accused in the high-profile Shraddha Walkar murder, has named the five prisoners in his accusations.\n\nIn response to these allegations, the Saket District Court has directed the jail authorities to ensure Poonawala's safety and security. The court has asked the authorities to consider moving him to a different ward or cell if necessary, in order to prevent any potential threats from arising. Additionally, the court has requested a status report from the jail superintendent concerning the allegations and the steps being taken to address Poonawala's security concerns.",
  "summary": "The 2022 Shraddha Walkar murder case has once again come into focus after accused Aftab Amin Poonawala alleged that five inmates lodged in Tihar Jail had threatened to kill him. Poonawala, who is currently lodged in Tihar Jail in connection with the sensational murder, has reportedly named five prisoners whom he accused of issuing threats against his life. 2022 Shraddha Walkar murder case |…",
  "key_points": [
    "Aftab Poonawala alleges 5 Tihar inmates threatened to kill him.",
    "Saket District Court orders jail authorities to ensure Poonawala's safety.",
    "Court requests jail status report on security concerns."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}