24-year-old undertrial prisoner killed in Delhi court lockup, inquiry ordered
A 24-year-old undertrial prisoner was killed in a violent assault inside the Saket Court lockup on Wednesday, in what police believe was the result of an old enmity.
The incident occurred in Kharja No. 5 of the Saket Court complex, where multiple undertrial prisoners were held prior to their court appearances.
The deceased, identified as Aman, son of Dharmender and a resident of Govindpuri, Delhi, was lodged in connection with an attempted murder case of the Govindpuri police station.
“He had been brought to court for a routine production hearing,” DCP (South) Ankit Chauhan said.
According to the officer, Aman was attacked by two fellow undertrial prisoners —Jitender, alias Jitte, and Jaidev, alias Baccha — inside the lockup.
A man sustained serious injuries during the assault and was immediately sent for a medical examination. However, he later succumbed to his injuries.
Preliminary investigation suggests that the attack stemmed from a personal grudge.
The officer said Jitender and Aman had a history of animosity dating back to a 2024 incident outside the jail premises, in which Aman allegedly assaulted Jitender and his brother with a knife.
An inquiry into the incident is underway, and additional security measures in court lockups are expected to be reviewed, the officer added.
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