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Inmate Burned After Hot Dal Thrown During Faridabad Jail Dispute
Two prisoners argued at a jail in Neemka, Faridabad.
Police say one prisoner, Paras, threw hot dal at another prisoner, Prakash.
The hot food burned Prakash’s face, hands and chest.
The incident happened at about 9 a.m.
on Thursday.
Jail officials quickly took Prakash to the prison hospital.
He was later sent to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi for more treatment.
The jail superintendent complained to the police.
Police registered a case and are investigating what happened.
An inmate identified as Prakash suffered burns during a dispute at Faridabad’s district jail in Neemka.
Police allege that another prisoner, Paras, threw a vessel containing hot dal at Prakash.
Prakash reportedly suffered burns to his face, both hands and chest.
The jail administration gave him first aid before referring him to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi.
Police registered a case after the jail superintendent filed a written complaint and began an investigation.
- Who
- Prakash, an inmate, was injured; police allege that fellow prisoner Paras threw the hot dal.
- What
- A prisoner allegedly threw a vessel of hot dal at another inmate, causing burn injuries.
- Where
- The incident took place at the district jail in Neemka, Faridabad; Prakash was later referred to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi.
- When
- The incident occurred around 9 a.m. on Thursday; the report was dated September 11.
- Why
- Police said the inmates were involved in an altercation over an unspecified issue.
Key facts
- Injured inmate
- Prakash, 30, a resident of Vasantgarh in Palwal
- Accused inmate
- Paras, 27, a resident of Khanjarpur
- Injuries
- Burns to Prakash’s face, both hands and chest
- Initial treatment
- First aid was provided at the prison hospital
- Further treatment
- Prakash was referred to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi
- Police action
- A case was registered after the jail superintendent filed a written complaint
- Investigation
- Sadar police station is investigating the matter
Quotes
Inspector Prakash Chand
Station house officer of Sadar police station
“A case has been registered and we are investigating the matter”
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Sources
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