Archive · 29 Jul 2025
UP: Jailer and Guards Suspended Over Harassment Claims
In Pratapgarh, India, a jailer and two prison guards were suspended.
This action was taken because they were accused of mistreating and harassing the other prison staff.
The Deputy Inspector General of Prisons ordered the suspensions after over two dozen guards protested.
The guards claimed the jailer was mentally harassing them, leading to the suspensions and an investigation into the allegations.
Jailer and two prison guards suspended in Pratapgarh, UP.
Suspensions follow allegations of harassment and misbehavior.
The Deputy Inspector General (Prisons) issued the suspension order.
More than two dozen prison guards protested against the jailer.
The protests were due to alleged mental harassment by the jailer.
- Who
- Jailer Ajay Singh and two prison guards were suspended.
- What
- A jailer and two prison guards were suspended.
- When
- The suspensions were announced on Monday, July 28.
- Where
- Pratapgarh district jail, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- They were suspended due to allegations of harassment and misbehavior with the jail staff.
Prison Staff Allegations
Jailer's Perspective
Allegations vs. Response
Prison Staff Allegations
Prison guards accused the jailer of mental harassment.
Jailer's Perspective
The jailer has not yet responded to the allegations.
- Location
- Pratapgarh, UP, India
- Incident
- Prison Staff Harassment Allegations
- Action
- Suspensions
- Date of Action
- July 28
- Number Suspended
- 3