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Crime
Notorious Bandit Jagann Gurjar Killed Inside Ajmer High‑Security Jail
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ajmer
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 02:37 PM
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On June 29, inmate Vishnu strangled 52‑year‑old bandit Jagann Gurjar with a towel inside Ajmer’s high‑security prison, raising serious concerns over the jail’s security systems.
Ajmer’s high‑security jail witnessed a rare internal homicide on June 29 when 52‑year‑old outlaw Jagann Gurjar, infamous for his activities in the Chambal region, was killed by fellow inmate Vishnu. According to the police report, Vishnu used a towel to strangle Gurjar, ending the bandit’s life inside the prison’s confines.
The incident has spotlighted glaring lapses in the jail’s surveillance infrastructure. Out of 319 CCTV cameras installed across the facility, 61 were reported as non‑functional at the time of the murder, and the system was allegedly switched off during the crucial moments, hampering any real‑time monitoring.
Following the killing, the Rajasthan High Court expressed strong displeasure with the prison authorities, urging an immediate audit of security protocols and demanding accountability for the failure to maintain operational surveillance. The court’s remarks underscore the urgency of restoring full camera coverage and tightening inmate monitoring to prevent future breaches.
The incident has spotlighted glaring lapses in the jail’s surveillance infrastructure. Out of 319 CCTV cameras installed across the facility, 61 were reported as non‑functional at the time of the murder, and the system was allegedly switched off during the crucial moments, hampering any real‑time monitoring.
Following the killing, the Rajasthan High Court expressed strong displeasure with the prison authorities, urging an immediate audit of security protocols and demanding accountability for the failure to maintain operational surveillance. The court’s remarks underscore the urgency of restoring full camera coverage and tightening inmate monitoring to prevent future breaches.