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Crime
Undertrial Prisoners Clash at Jalandhar Central Jail, Police Officer Critical
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 12:31 AM
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A violent confrontation erupted among undertrial inmates at Jalandhar Central Jail, leaving a police officer in critical condition.
Jalandhar Central Jail witnessed a sudden and fierce clash among undertrial prisoners, according to jail officials. The fight quickly escalated, resulting in serious injuries to a police officer who was on duty inside the facility.
Medical teams rushed the injured officer to a nearby hospital, where he was reported to be in critical condition. Several inmates were also treated for minor injuries, and the jail's internal security forces intervened to restore order.
Authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the disturbance and to identify any lapses in supervision. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about inmate management and the safety of law‑enforcement personnel in correctional institutions.
Medical teams rushed the injured officer to a nearby hospital, where he was reported to be in critical condition. Several inmates were also treated for minor injuries, and the jail's internal security forces intervened to restore order.
Authorities have launched an inquiry to determine the cause of the disturbance and to identify any lapses in supervision. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about inmate management and the safety of law‑enforcement personnel in correctional institutions.