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Crime
Two gangsters stir unrest in Tihar's high‑security ward, threaten officials
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 11:00 PM
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Gangsters Naveen Bali and Sandeep alias Dhillu caused a disturbance in the high‑security ward of Tihar Jail, threatening prison officials and sustaining injuries.
Delhi's Tihar Jail, known as the country's most secure prison, witnessed a serious breach of order on Monday when two high‑profile inmates, Naveen Bali and Sandeep, also known as Dhillu, instigated a violent episode in the high‑security ward. The two gangsters allegedly threatened prison officials, prompting a rapid response from the jail's security staff.
According to official statements, the confrontation escalated quickly, resulting in the inmates sustaining injuries that required medical attention. The incident forced the authorities to temporarily suspend normal operations in the ward while they restored control and conducted an internal investigation.
The episode underscores the challenges faced by correctional authorities in managing high‑risk prisoners even in facilities equipped with stringent security measures. No further details on the motives behind the unrest have been released, and the investigation remains ongoing.
According to official statements, the confrontation escalated quickly, resulting in the inmates sustaining injuries that required medical attention. The incident forced the authorities to temporarily suspend normal operations in the ward while they restored control and conducted an internal investigation.
The episode underscores the challenges faced by correctional authorities in managing high‑risk prisoners even in facilities equipped with stringent security measures. No further details on the motives behind the unrest have been released, and the investigation remains ongoing.