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  Delhi HC dismisses plea to remove graves of Afzal Guru and Maqbool Bhatt from Tihar Jail premises

  India | September 24, 2025 13:35 IST

  The plea claimed that existence of these graves inside the jail "violates the express provisions of the Delhi Prisons Rules, 2018", which mandate disposal of bodies of executed prisoners in a manner that prevents glorification, ensures prison discipline, and maintains public order.

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  PIL in Delhi High Court seeks removal of Afzal Guru, Maqbool Bhatt's graves from Tihar jail

  Delhi | September 21, 2025 23:32 IST

  A PIL in the Delhi High Court seeks the removal or secret relocation of Afzal Guru and Maqbool Bhatt’'s graves from Tihar Jail, arguing they risk becoming sites of extremist glorification.

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  India intensifies efforts to extradite economic offenders: UK CPS team inspects Tihar jail

  India | September 06, 2025 16:00 IST

  India intensifies efforts to extradite economic offenders, with a UK CPS team inspecting Tihar Jail to ensure safe and humane treatment of high-profile fugitives like Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi.

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  Engineer Rashid, jailed MP, attacked by transgender inmates inside Tihar Jail: Sources

  India | September 06, 2025 12:16 IST

  Jammu and Kashmir Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid was allegedly assaulted by transgender inmates inside Delhi’s Tihar Jail after a verbal confrontation about a week ago. Rashid, currently lodged in Jail Number 3, suffered only minor injuries from the attack.

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  Independence Day: Special remission granted to almost 1,500 convicts at Tihar Jail

  India | August 15, 2025 17:31 IST

  Director General (Prisons) Satish Golchha in his address during the flag-hoisting event at the Tihar prison headquarters, said a total of 1,497 inmates have been found eligible for special remission ranging from 15 to 25 days based on their conduct during their time in the prison.

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  Two inmates found dead under suspicious circumstances in Tihar, 3 jail staff suspended

  Delhi | August 08, 2025 22:45 IST

  A medical team was immediately rushed to the spot in Tihar jail. However, by the time the doctor arrived, both inmates had already passed away. The bodies were promptly sent to Deen Dayal Upadhyay (DDU) Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

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  Tahawwur Rana extradition: What lies ahead for 26/11 terror accused in India?

  India | April 10, 2025 10:03 IST

  Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the 2008 Mumbai attacks and associate of David Headley, is likely to be lodged in Tihar Jail after extradition from the US. Indian authorities have made high-security arrangements for his arrival.

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  Supreme Court rejects Yasin Malik's plea for physical hearing, allows virtual cross-examination

  India | April 04, 2025 13:52 IST

  The Supreme Court denied Yasin Malik's request for physical production in court but allowed him to cross-examine witnesses virtually in cases related to kidnapping and murder. The CBI sought to transfer his trial to Delhi, citing national security concerns.

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  Is Delhi govt planning to shift Tihar jail? Know relocation plans of one of India’s largest prisons

  Delhi | March 26, 2025 14:56 IST

  Tihar jail shifting: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, in her budget also announced the formation of a society under the aegis of the Delhi Jail, which will focus on the reformation and rehabilitation of prisoners.

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  Shraddha Walker murder accused Aftab Poonawala on Lawrence Bishnoi gang's hit list: Sources

  Delhi | November 15, 2024 14:36 IST

  Shraddha Walker case: Aftab Poonawala strangulated his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar and chopped her body into 35 pieces.

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  Satyendar Jain walks out of Tihar Jail after being granted bail in money laundering case

  Delhi | October 18, 2024 20:43 IST

  Satyendar Jain walks out of Tihar Jail after being granted bail in money laundering case: 'Satyamev Jayate'

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  Delhi Police slaps MCOCA on gangster Hashim Baba, key Lawrence Bishnoi aide

  Delhi | September 20, 2024 20:37 IST

  Delhi Police have invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against Hashim Baba, a key member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, currently imprisoned in Tihar Jail.

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  Each drop of my blood is for nation, will continue to fight: Kejriwal after release from jail

  Delhi | September 13, 2024 19:23 IST

  Arvind Kejriwal out of Tihar Jail: After his release, hundreds of AAP leaders and workers gathered outside Tihar jail to welcome Arvind Kejriwal. Braving the rains, several senior AAP leaders including the chief minister's wife Sunita Kejriwal waited for the AAP supremo to walk out of the jail.

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  Arvind Kejriwal to walk out of Tihar jail shortly, AAP workers begin celebrations

  Delhi | September 13, 2024 17:56 IST

  Arvind Kejriwal news updates: The court has also accepted the request for sending the release warrant through special messenger for early release. The development comes after the Supreme Court earlier in the day granted him bail in a corruption case related to the alleged excise scam.

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  German National Ashok Kumar dies in Tihar Jail under 'suspicious circumstances'

  Delhi | September 11, 2024 20:25 IST

  A 77-year-old German national, Ashok Kumar, died in Tihar Jail under suspicious circumstances while undergoing treatment for health issues. Kumar, arrested in a drug smuggling case at Delhi Airport in July, had been in custody for over a month.

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  I will fight PM Modi's narrative of 'Naya Kashmir': Engineer Rashid after being released from jail

  Jammu and Kashmir | September 11, 2024 17:21 IST

  Rashid, who gained prominence by defeating former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the 2024 elections for Baramulla, sought bail to campaign for the upcoming Jammu & Kashmir assembly elections. He has been in Tihar jail since 2019 after being arrested by the NIA in a terror funding case

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  K Kavitha meets her father, BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao after release from Tihar Jail

  August 29, 2024 15:54 IST

  Supreme court directed Kavitha to furnish a bail bond of Rs 10 lakh each in both CBI and ED cases. The top court also directed her to surrender her passport.

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  Tihar jail authorities slam Arvind Kejriwal for writing letter to Delhi LG: 'Abuse of privileges'

  Delhi | August 12, 2024 15:03 IST

  According to the letter written to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal by Tihar jail authorities, undertrials are governed by legal provisions of the Delhi Prison Rules, which circumscribe their rights and privileges.

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  Manish Sisodia shares 'first-morning tea of freedom' after 17 months in Jail

  Delhi | August 10, 2024 12:26 IST

  Manish Sisodia, AAP leader and former Delhi Deputy CM, was released from Tihar Jail after 17 months following a Supreme Court bail order. Celebrating his freedom, Sisodia shared his first morning tea with his wife on social media, crediting his release to the Indian Constitution.

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  Tihar Jail official suspended after viral video showing him dancing with pistol surfaces online

  Delhi | August 09, 2024 21:11 IST

  Delhi news: An official said that Deepak Sharma has been put under suspension for misconduct and a fact-finding inquiry has been marked to the superintendent of central jail number 15, where he was posted.