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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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  'Too Easy LoL': 10 inmates escape New Orleans jail through hole in cell wall behind toilet | VIDEO

  World | May 17, 2025 8:42 IST

  Eight of the escapees, including suspects charged with murder, remain on the lam following the breakout that the local sheriff says may have been aided by members within the department.

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  Muslim inmates, British woman on death row observe Navratri fast in UP jail: 'All gods are one'

  Uttar Pradesh | October 10, 2024 23:14 IST

  The prisoners expressed their belief in unity, stating that "all gods are one," reflecting a spirit of religious harmony during the auspicious festival. Navratri is being celebrated in several parts of the country.

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  129 people killed during attempted jailbreak, stampede in Congo, 24 inmates shot dead

  World | September 03, 2024 12:58 IST

  Most of the people were killed in a stampede as inmates attempted to escape Congo's overcrowded Makala Central Prison, which holds over 12,000 inmates. Congo's justice minister Constant Mutamba called it a 'premediated act of sabotage' and promised a stern response.

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  Bangladesh unrest escalates: Protesters set jail on fire, free hundreds of inmates

  World | July 19, 2024 20:52 IST

  In a dramatic escalation of student protests in Bangladesh, demonstrators stormed a jail in Narsingdi, freeing hundreds of inmates and setting the facility on fire. A police officer confirmed the incident, and a resident witnessed prisoners fleeing with their belongings.

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  Haryana: Two inmates, accused under POCSO Act, die by suicide in Nuh jail; families allege foul play

  Haryana | July 02, 2024 22:57 IST

  The two deceased inmates were arrested in different cases under POCSO Act on June 29. Both of them died by suicide on Tuesday, the police said.

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  Honduras: 41 women killed in riot in Tegucigalpa prison after police crackdown on illicit activity

  World | June 21, 2023 7:43 IST

  At least seven female inmates were being treated at a Tegucigalpa hospital for gunshot and knife wounds, employees there said.

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  Uttar Pradesh: Over 100 inmates clear Class 10th and 12th board examination

  Uttar Pradesh | April 25, 2023 18:54 IST

  Uttar Pradesh: Around 104 inmates have cleared the Class 10th and 12th UP Board Examination this year. The exam result was declared today.

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  Delhi: Convicts, undertrials released during pandemic return to jail after Supreme Court order

  Delhi | April 07, 2023 19:02 IST

  Among the 128 prisoners, 73 were UTP and 55 were convicts. A total of 82 -- 62 UTP and 20 convicts -- returned to Tihar jail, while four UTP returned to Rohini Jail and 42 prisoners -- seven UTP and 35 convicts -- returned to Mandoli jail.

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  Video call facility can't be provided to inmates: Delhi jail authorities tells High Court

  India | November 18, 2022 16:45 IST

  Delhi jail authorities on video call facility: Jail authorities also filed a status report on the plea moved by Natasha Narwal and others.

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  Punjab prison dept allows inmates for conjugal visits with good conduct

  India | September 20, 2022 16:48 IST

  The visits -- allowed for prisoners exhibiting good conduct -- will last for two hours and the department has designated a separate room with an attached bathroom, the official said.

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  Inmates would be able to lodge complaints against wrongdoings going on inside jails: Punjab Govt

  India | September 11, 2021 7:51 IST

  On the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day, ADGP Jail PK Sinha said that the unique move is aimed at putting a stop to bribery, drugs and other illegal activities in the jails.

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  139 inmates in Gopalganj jail infected with COVID

  India | May 19, 2021 17:03 IST

  Gopalganj jail Superintendent Amit Kumar said 86 prisoners were confirmed to have tested positive for Covid on Monday. 

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  133 inmates of district prison test COVID positive in Maharashtra

  India | May 16, 2021 23:29 IST

  As per the data released by the district civil hospital, 35 inmates were found positive for the infection on Saturday, while 98 others were found infected on Sunday.

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  100 inmates Lucknow jail fall sick after getting schizophrenia medicines

  India | August 12, 2020 12:53 IST

  Over 100 inmates of Lucknow jail fell ill after they were administered the wrong medicine. The condition of 22 prisoners is said to be serious and they have been admitted to the jail hospital.

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  Afghan government suspends release of Taliban inmates

  World | July 07, 2020 13:12 IST

  The Afghan government has suspended the release of the last batch of Taliban inmates over their involvement in serious crimes, it was reported on Tuesday.

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  8 inmates at Sabarmati Jail test COVID-19 positive

  India | June 05, 2020 11:39 IST

  A chance COVID-19 testing in Gujarat's Sabarmati Central Jail found at least eight inmates positive for the disease after an undertrial insisted on bail to be sent home.

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  Delhi: Several inmates injured in scuffle inside Tihar jail number 4

  India | February 16, 2020 19:47 IST

  Several inmates were injured when a clash broke out between them inside jail number 4 of the Tihar prison in New Delhi, officials said on Sunday.

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  VIDEO: Inmates in Unnao jail seen brandishing weapons and drinking liquor

  June 27, 2019 13:40 IST

  State Minister Siddharth Nath Singh on Thursday said that the government will take strict action against the inmates who are breaking rules inside the Unnao jail.

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  India's first semi-open jail for women to be inaugurated on June 20

  India | June 17, 2019 17:57 IST

  Male inmates have had a functional semi-open and open jail for quite some time.