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Supreme Court declines hearing ‘urgent’ plea to shift conman Sukesh from Tihar

Conman Sukesh Chandrashekar was first arrested by Delhi Police in 2017 for allegedly duping an AIADMK leader of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2 crore on the pretext of helping the politician retain the party’s two leaves symbol by bribing Election Commission officers. (PTI Photo)

Updated on Jul 1, 2022, 4:36 AM IST

12 prisoners, 7 officers hurt during clashes at Delhi’s Tihar jail

As part of the measures to stop prisoners from engaging in criminal activities or warring with other gangs, the prison department transferred at least 30 identified gangsters lodged in the three prison complexes of Tihar, Rohini and Mandoli to other jails. (Biplov Bhuyan/HT Archive)

Updated on Jul 1, 2022, 4:14 AM IST

On SC order, Centre offers to shift conman Sukesh from Tihar to Mandoli jail

NSukesh Chandrashekhar was first arrested by Delhi Police in 2017 and has been in Tihar ever since except for a brief spell between July 2020 to September 2021 when he was in Rohini jail. (Sonu Mehta/HT File Photo)

Updated on Jun 23, 2022, 4:09 PM IST

83 held for ‘nuisance’ after parade to welcome criminal let out on bail

Pic for representation.

Updated on Jun 18, 2022, 2:03 AM IST

Police raid Bishnoi’s Tihar cell, court rejects his plea for relief

Lawrence Bishnoi is lodged in Tihar jail

Updated on May 31, 2022, 12:37 AM IST

Moose Wala murder: Lawrence Bishnoi fears fake encounter, court rejects plea

Sidhu Moose Wala was shot dead in Punjab's Mansa on Sunday.

Updated on May 30, 2022, 7:48 PM IST

Sidhu Moose Wala's murder plot suspected to have links to Delhi's Tihar Jail

Famous Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala.

Updated on May 30, 2022, 2:48 PM IST

At 87, Om Prakash Chautala is now Tihar’s oldest prisoner

Former Haryana chief minister OP Chautala being taken to the Tihar Jail after a special CBI court sentenced him to four years in jail and imposed a fine of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50 lakh, in a case related to disproportionate assets, in New Delhi, Friday, May 27, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Published on May 28, 2022, 5:10 AM IST

Delhi skill varsity to train inmates in Tihar Jail, help in rehabilitation

Sandeep Goel, IPS, director general (Prisons), said that the programmes will offer inmates an opportunity to lead a dignified life. (Biplov Bhuyan/HT Archive)

Updated on May 27, 2022, 4:29 AM IST

After Covid relief in 2020 and 2021, 6K prisoners yet to return to Delhi jails

Currently, there is not a single Covid-19 positive case among the around 18,000 prisoners in the three Delhi jails -- Tihar, Mandoli and Rohini. (HT Archive)

Updated on Mar 18, 2022, 4:10 AM IST

Extortion case may be filed in Ankit Gujjar death probe: CBI to Delhi HC

The agency said that it has been established that Ankit Gujjar “had died on the intervening night of August 3-4, 2021 due to the blunt force injuries caused by sticks/lathi/baton/rods” and statements of four eyewitnesses have been recorded. (Sourced)

Published on Mar 5, 2022, 2:07 AM IST

Decision on release of Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar from Tihar jail likely today

The 57-year-old convict is a prisoner of Tihar, but has been lodged in Punjab’s Amritsar jail since 2015 due to mental health issues. Bhullar was convicted and sentenced to death in 2011 in the 1993 Delhi bomb blasts case. (Representative image/HT Archive)

Published on Mar 1, 2022, 11:48 PM IST

Ajay Chautala released from Tihar after 10-yr prison term

Ajay Chautala, son of former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala, was released from Tihar jail on Thursday, February 10, 2022.

Published on Feb 11, 2022, 3:56 AM IST

SC asks Centre, state for Tihar reforms deadline

Delhi's Tihar Jail (File Photo/HT)

Published on Jan 28, 2022, 2:14 AM IST

In eight days, Covid cases go up from six to 108 in Delhi jails

About 70-100 new prisoners arrive at the three jails every day. About the same number of prisoners are also released on bail or acquitted in their cases. (Representative image/HT Archive)

Updated on Jan 12, 2022, 12:53 AM IST

47 Tihar Jail staff in Delhi under scanner after biometric mismatch

An inside view of the Tihar Jail. The officials are employed as warders (40), matrons (2), and assistant superintendents (5) at the three prison complexes in Tihar, Rohini, and Mandoli, where around 19,000 prisoners are lodged. (Representational image/HT Archive)

Updated on Dec 28, 2021, 3:10 AM IST

Tihar Jail: Six inmates die in eight days, admin says no foul play

Six inmates have dies in Delhi’s Tihar jail in the last eight days, officers said, adding that no foul play was involved in any cases. They said magisterial inquiry was going on in each case (AFP Photo)

Updated on Dec 26, 2021, 2:10 AM IST

Tihar inmate stabbed inside his cell by two other prisoners

Tihar jail (Biplov Bhuyan/HT Archive)

Published on Dec 13, 2021, 4:38 AM IST

Probing extortion by Tihar jail officers in Ankit Gujjar case, says CBI

Gujjar, 29, was found dead in his cell in Tihar jail on August 4 (Sourced)

Published on Dec 10, 2021, 12:02 AM IST

Top court seeks report from Centre on Tihar reforms within 3 weeks

A confidential report prepared by Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana proposed 23 action points needing immediate consideration of the Centre for enhanced prison management at Tihar Jail. (HT PHOTO.)

Updated on Nov 11, 2021, 3:20 AM IST

Sorry state of affairs in Tihar jail, murder happening in prison: Supreme Court

Sorry state of affairs in Tihar jail, murder happening in prison: Supreme Court (HT file photo/Sunil Saxena)

Updated on Nov 10, 2021, 10:51 PM IST

Ex-Tihar jail doctor denied treating Ankit Gujjar hours before death: CBI to HC

Ankit Gujjar (29) was found dead in his cell in Tihar Jail on August 4, following which the mother moved court seeking a CBI enquiry.

Updated on Oct 29, 2021, 7:08 AM IST

Two more Tihar jail staff suspended over links to ex-Unitech promoters

All the accused officials were posted in jail number 7 of Tihar, where the Chandra brothers were lodged until the morning of August 28. (Biplov Bhuyan/HT Archive)

Updated on Oct 27, 2021, 5:37 AM IST

Raids at residences, offices of former Unitech promoters, 32 Tihar jail officers

All the accused 32 jail officials were posted in jail number 7 of Tihar, where Sanjay Chandra (in pic) and his brother Ajay Chandra were lodged until the morning of August 28, before being shifted to Arthur Road and Taloja jails in Maharashtra on the orders of the Supreme Court. (HT Archive)

Updated on Oct 26, 2021, 12:35 AM IST

28 Tihar officials suspended, 2 sacked, for helping ex-Unitech bosses

On August 26, the Supreme Court directed the Delhi Police commissioner to investigate the role of Tihar jail officials it was told that ex-Unitech promoters Sanjay Chandra and Ajay Chandra violated prison rules. (HT Archive)

Updated on Oct 14, 2021, 3:38 AM IST

Delhi police to file FIR, probe allegations against Tihar jail officers

Officials in the crime branch said the FIR is likely to be registered on Thursday after they formally receive a copy of the top court order.

Published on Oct 7, 2021, 3:43 AM IST

Suspend Tihar officials for helping Unitech promoters, says top court

On August 26, the top court directed the Chandra brothers to be shifted from the Tihar prison complex to jails in Mumbai.

Published on Oct 7, 2021, 3:25 AM IST

SC orders probe into collusion of Tihar jail officials with Ex Unitech owners

The Supreme court said that a copy of Asthana's report be shared with the home ministry for it to comply with his suggestions on enhancing prison management. (PTI PHOTO)

Published on Oct 6, 2021, 6:05 PM IST

NHRC notice to Delhi govt over ‘rising cases’ of violence among Tihar inmates

NHRC said a 25-year-old prisoner was allegedly beaten up by another on September 22, which is the sixth incident in this month alone.

Published on Sep 28, 2021, 10:48 PM IST

Delhi Police chase after parole jumpers

Delhi’s three jails in Tihar, Mandoli and Rohini moved to release prisoners to enforce distancing and other Covid protocol inside prison, in line with the recommendations of a a high-powered committee appointed by the Delhi high court.

Published on Sep 15, 2021, 3:55 AM IST

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