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Crime
CCTV Footage Shows Inmate Attacking Guard with Knife During Raisen Jail Shooting
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 01:17 PM
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A CCTV video released nine days after the Raisen district jail shooting shows a prisoner brandishing a desi knife and assaulting a guard in an attempted escape, prompting questions over jail security.
The incident at the district jail in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, where a shooting left several casualties, has taken a new turn after a CCTV recording surfaced nine days later. The video, circulated widely on social media, captures a moment when a detainee, still under investigation, lunges at a jail guard wielding a traditional Indian knife, commonly referred to as a desi katta.
In the clip, the inmate appears to strike the guard repeatedly before attempting to flee the premises. Security personnel can be seen scrambling to contain the breach, while other inmates watch from a distance. The footage provides a rare visual account of the chaos that unfolded inside the jail walls during the attempted escape.
The release of the video has reignited scrutiny of the jail's security protocols. Officials have been asked to explain how a prisoner could obtain a weapon and reach a guard area, and whether there were lapses in surveillance or staffing that facilitated the incident. A formal inquiry is expected to assess the shortcomings and recommend corrective measures.
Until now, authorities have not disclosed the identity of the inmate or the number of injuries sustained during the altercation. The incident underscores ongoing challenges in maintaining order and safety in correctional facilities across the state.
In the clip, the inmate appears to strike the guard repeatedly before attempting to flee the premises. Security personnel can be seen scrambling to contain the breach, while other inmates watch from a distance. The footage provides a rare visual account of the chaos that unfolded inside the jail walls during the attempted escape.
The release of the video has reignited scrutiny of the jail's security protocols. Officials have been asked to explain how a prisoner could obtain a weapon and reach a guard area, and whether there were lapses in surveillance or staffing that facilitated the incident. A formal inquiry is expected to assess the shortcomings and recommend corrective measures.
Until now, authorities have not disclosed the identity of the inmate or the number of injuries sustained during the altercation. The incident underscores ongoing challenges in maintaining order and safety in correctional facilities across the state.