Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Inmate Attacks Cop, Damages CCTV in Thane Jail
A man named Faiaz Islam Shaikh, who was already in jail, got very angry.
He shouted at the police, broke some cameras and lights, and even pushed a police officer.
He said he didn't care about the trouble he was in because he had been in trouble before.
The police are now saying he did some bad things and will have to face more consequences.
Inmate Faiaz Islam Shaikh attacked a police officer and damaged CCTV cameras in Thane's Bhiwandi sub-jail.
He shouted, hurled abuses, and questioned his detention, demanding immediate release.
Shaikh claimed he was unfazed by legal action, citing prior similar charges.
He destroyed three CCTV cameras and three light bulbs in the sub-jail premises.
Police registered a case against him under various sections including assault, criminal intimidation, and mischief to public property.
- Who
- Faiaz Islam Shaikh (25), a jail inmate
- What
- Attacked a police officer, damaged CCTV cameras and light bulbs
- When
- Sunday (before Jan 6)
- Where
- Bhiwandi sub-jail, Thane, Maharashtra
- Why
- Questioning his detention and demanding immediate release
- Inmate Name
- Faiaz Islam Shaikh (25)
- Location
- Bhiwandi sub-jail, Thane, Maharashtra
- Incident Date
- Sunday (before Jan 6)
- Charges Filed
- Assault, criminal intimidation, mischief to public property
- CCTV Cameras Damaged
- 3
- Light Bulbs Broken
- 3