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Crime
Inmate Fires Country-Made Gun, Hits Jail Guard in Madhya Pradesh; Superintendent Suspended
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 12:04 PM
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An inmate in a Madhya Pradesh jail used a locally manufactured firearm to shoot a guard, injuring him and prompting the suspension of the jail superintendent.
A shooting incident at a Madhya Pradesh jail has led to the injury of a guard and the suspension of the jail superintendent. The inmate used a country‑made firearm to fire at the guard, who sustained injuries that required medical attention. Authorities have taken the superintendent off duty pending a full investigation into the security lapses that allowed the incident to occur.
Police and the jail administration have confirmed that no other staff or inmates were harmed. The incident has raised concerns about the adequacy of security protocols and the availability of firearms within the prison. Investigators are examining how the inmate acquired the weapon and whether any staff negligence contributed to the breach.
The superintendent’s suspension reflects the seriousness with which the state is treating the matter. The jail’s management has pledged to review and strengthen safety measures to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
The case is now under the jurisdiction of the local police and the state’s prison department, which will determine further disciplinary action against the superintendent and any other personnel found liable.
Police and the jail administration have confirmed that no other staff or inmates were harmed. The incident has raised concerns about the adequacy of security protocols and the availability of firearms within the prison. Investigators are examining how the inmate acquired the weapon and whether any staff negligence contributed to the breach.
The superintendent’s suspension reflects the seriousness with which the state is treating the matter. The jail’s management has pledged to review and strengthen safety measures to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
The case is now under the jurisdiction of the local police and the state’s prison department, which will determine further disciplinary action against the superintendent and any other personnel found liable.