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Undertrial Prisoner Shoots Raisen Jail Guard; Security Probe Begins
A prisoner allegedly shot a jail guard inside a prison in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh.
The shooting happened during Raksha Bandhan celebrations.
Police said the prisoner had a country-made pistol hidden in a basket of fruit.
The guard was shot in the upper back and was badly hurt.
Doctors first treated him at a district hospital.
He was then sent to AIIMS Bhopal for more specialized care.
Officials arrested the prisoner at the scene.
They are investigating how the gun entered the jail and whether security checks failed.
Jail guard Digvijay Singh Tomar was critically injured after being shot inside Raisen District Jail.
Police said undertrial prisoner Nilesh Thakur allegedly fired a country-made pistol during Raksha Bandhan celebrations.
The shooting occurred Wednesday morning after Thakur reportedly pressured Tomar to open the jail’s main gate.
Tomar suffered a gunshot wound to his upper back and was referred from the district hospital to AIIMS Bhopal.
Police and prison authorities are investigating how the weapon entered the jail and whether security personnel were involved.
- Who
- Undertrial prisoner Nilesh Thakur allegedly shot jail guard Digvijay Singh Tomar.
- What
- Tomar was critically injured in a shooting inside Raisen District Jail.
- Where
- Raisen District Jail in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh; Tomar was later referred to AIIMS Bhopal.
- When
- Wednesday morning, around 9 a.m., during Raksha Bandhan celebrations.
- Why
- Police said the prisoner allegedly fired after the guard refused to open the main gate, while authorities are investigating the weapon’s entry and possible security lapse.
Security Failure Concern
Authorities’ Investigation
How the firearm entered the jail
Security Failure Concern
The incident raises concerns that security checks failed, allowing an undertrial prisoner to obtain a firearm inside the jail.
Authorities’ Investigation
Police and prison officials are investigating whether the pistol was concealed in fruit or sweet baskets and whether other people or staff were involved.
Responsibility for the lapse
Security Failure Concern
The shooting has prompted questions about the adequacy of security arrangements and the conduct of jail personnel.
Authorities’ Investigation
Officials said the role of jail guards and the circumstances surrounding the weapon’s entry will be examined before responsibility is determined.
Key facts
- Injured guard
- Digvijay Singh Tomar
- Alleged shooter
- Undertrial prisoner Nilesh Thakur
- Weapon
- Country-made pistol
- Injury
- Gunshot wound to the upper back; the bullet was reportedly lodged near the lower part of the lung.
- Treatment
- Tomar was referred from the district hospital to AIIMS Bhopal because of his critical condition.
- Investigation
- Authorities are examining how the firearm entered the jail, including possible concealment in fruit or sweet baskets, and are questioning personnel.
- Prisoner’s charges
- Reports describe Thakur as facing attempted-murder charges and, separately, murder-related charges under Sections 307 and 302.
Quotes
Pratibha Sharma
Sub-Divisional Police Officer investigating the Raisen jail shooting
“This is a very serious matter. Security arrangements inside the jail are being monitored. The role of the jail guards is also being investigated.”
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