Prison Drama Unfolds: Jailer and Guards Suspended Amid Allegations
Deputy Inspector General (Prisons) Rajesh Kumar suspended Pratapgarh jail's jailer and two guards following mental harassment allegations raised by staff. A protest by over two dozen prison guards prompted an investigation led by District Magistrate Shiv Sahay Awasthi, ultimately leading to suspensions.
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The Deputy Inspector General (Prisons), Rajesh Kumar, has taken decisive action in Pratapgarh, where a jailer and two prison guards were suspended amid serious allegations. Reports of mental harassment and misconduct at the district jail prompted the swift response.
The situation escalated last Friday when over two dozen prison guards staged a protest at the jail's entrance, accusing Jailer Ajay Singh of subjecting them to mental harassment. Their public demonstration drew attention to the troubling conditions within the facility.
District Magistrate Shiv Sahay Awasthi handed the investigation to the Additional District Magistrate. Deputy Inspector General Kumar, treating the matter with urgency and gravity, relied on the investigation's findings to suspend Jailer Singh and two guards, reinforcing accountability within the prison system.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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