Updated April 20th, 2024 at 07:33 IST

Clash Inside Punjab's Sangrur Jail Turns Ugly, 2 Inmates Dead

According to police officials, two inmates are in a critical state and they have been sent to Patiala for further treatment.

Reported by: Digital Desk
Two prisoners facing trial killed in Sangrur jail fight | Image:PTI
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Amritsar: A clash among inmates inside Punjab's Sangrur Jail left two inmates in their twenties dead and several injured on Friday night. According to police officials, two inmates are in a critical state and they have been sent to Patiala's Rajindra Medical College and Hospital for further treatment.

According to reports, two groups broke out in a fight, which continued for nearly 20 minutes, before jail authorities stepped in. The two deceased undertrials have been identified as Harsh and Dharminder.

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The police are currently probing the incident and have called in eight people for questioning, as per reports.

(More details awaited)

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Published April 20th, 2024 at 07:33 IST