Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Undertrial Prisoner Allegedly Stabbed to Death in Delhi Jail
A prisoner named Pradeep was allegedly attacked inside a Delhi jail.
Police said two other prisoners attacked him with a sharp weapon.
He suffered a serious injury to his neck.
Officials took him to a hospital, but he had already died.
Pradeep was 31 years old and had not yet been convicted.
He was staying in barrack 203.
Police officers visited the jail and hospital after learning about the incident.
They are checking CCTV cameras to understand what happened.
The reason for the attack has not been reported.
Pradeep alias Mohinder, 31, was allegedly attacked by two fellow inmates.
The attack occurred inside Central Jail No. 10 in Delhi’s Rohini.
Police said the undertrial prisoner suffered a stab wound to his neck.
He was taken to BSA Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.
Police are examining CCTV footage and registering a case at Samaypur Badli police station.
- Who
- Pradeep alias Mohinder, a 31-year-old undertrial inmate, was allegedly attacked by two fellow prisoners.
- What
- He was allegedly stabbed in the neck and died.
- When
- The incident occurred on Monday, September 21.
- Where
- Central Jail No. 10 in Rohini, Delhi.
- Why
- The motive was not stated; police are investigating the circumstances.
- Deceased
- Pradeep alias Mohinder, 31
- Prison
- Central Jail No. 10, Rohini
- Prison status
- Undertrial inmate held in judicial custody
- Location in prison
- Barrack number 203
- Injury
- Stab wound to the neck
- Hospital
- BSA Hospital, where he was declared brought dead
- Investigation
- CCTV footage is being examined and a case is being registered at Samaypur Badli police station
