Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Nine Tihar Jail Officials Suspended in Extortion Case
Some Tihar Jail officials are accused of taking part in an extortion scheme.
The Delhi High Court has been told that nine officials have been suspended and moved to different jobs.
The court wants to know more, so it gave the government and the CBI eight weeks to report on what they are doing.
The court has also told the government to tell all Delhi jails about the rules.
Nine Tihar Jail officials suspended and transferred.
The officials were allegedly involved in an extortion racket.
The Delhi High Court was informed about the suspensions.
The court granted eight weeks for a status report.
The government was asked to circulate an advisory to all Delhi jails.
- Who
- Nine Tihar Jail officials, the Delhi High Court, the state government, and the CBI.
- What
- Suspension and transfer of nine Tihar Jail officials.
- When
- Ongoing, with a deadline for a status report.
- Where
- Tihar Jail, Delhi.
- Why
- Due to alleged involvement in an extortion racket.
Allegations
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Extortion Scheme
Allegations
Tihar Jail officials allegedly ran an extortion racket.
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- Officials Suspended
- 9
- Court Involved
- Delhi High Court
- Allegation
- Extortion racket
- Action Taken
- Suspension and transfer
- Status Report Deadline
- October 28
