Prisoners in Kapurthala jail injured after serious scuffle

Prisoners in Kapurthala’s Modern jail, came in front of each other over some issue, and major fight breakout resulting in serious injuries to few inmates of the jail. In the early morning two groups of prisoners which were having enmity with each other started attacking rival groups members.

One of the seriously injured prisoner was referred to Amritsar Hospital, because of seriousness of the injuries he has received. Doctor Rakesh, who was taking care of the injured told the media person that, one Shiv Kumar received major head injuries, who was referred to Amritsar medical college’s Hospital after giving him first aid.

Happy Kumar and Sukhdeep Singh two other prisoners who received minor injuries are being given treatment in the local hospital in Hoshiarpur itself. Their MLR has been prepared and sent to the local police station for further action to be taken as per law.

Important point to note in the whole incident is that when scuffle broke out, the jail was being inspected by one of the senior judges. Joginder Singh SHO, told the media person that they received the information about the fight in the jail, so they have registered case as per IPC rules and investigation is on.

Kapurthala’s modern jail was news headlines for the same kind problems where different groups of inmates attacked each other and injuring opponents with serious wounds.