Srinagar, Apr 05 (KNS): The situation at Srinagar's central jail was on Friday brought under control, a day after the protests and scuffle broke out between prisoners and prison security on Thursday late evening after inmates objected to carry out "repair and reinforcement inside a barrack" by the authorities.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary who has been tasked with conducting probe into the incident had detailed deliberations with representatives of inmates discussing a host of issues raised by the latter.
DIG Central Kashmir, DIG CRPF, SSP Srinagar and other senior officers were also part of the visiting team holding deliberations.
The representatives of inmates were asked to immediately stop the violence being assured that a thorough probe will be conducted into the incident and causes leading to it. The situation was brought under control and the inmates moved back into the barracks soon after the deliberations, officials said as per KNS Correspondent.
The incident occurred Thursday evening after some 400 inmates from 10 barracks gathered and mob-attacked the jail premises ‘damaging property’ including vital infrastructure and surveillance equipment in an attempt to break open the Jail gates.
“The situation turned volatile after the inmates used inflammables including LPG cylinders from the common mess triggering four blasts near the gate and wall corners to attack and damage the security grid of the jail in an attempt to escape,” officials said.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Massive stone-pelting making use of construction material dumped inside the jail for ongoing work was also restored to by the inmates, they added.
A team of officers comprising Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Police Officer and SHOs was rushed to the jail immediately after receipt of information from the Jail Superintendent at 2100 Hrs.
The DC along with SSP Police Srinagar Dr Haseeb Mughal also rushed to the spot and reviewed the situation at 2230 Hrs.
Early Friday morning, about one dozen teams comprising police personnel, CRPF component, jail staff and magistrates were constituted to go inside the jail premises in efforts to contain the situation.
In view of massive damages to the government property, an inter-departmental team comprising PWD, PHE and PDD has been deputed by the district administration for loss assessment and restoration work.
Sequel of events leading to this incident is being ascertained as part of the probe initiated into the incident. Pictures being circulated in the social media indicating an alleged desecration inside the jail are also being verified as part of the probe.
Meanwhile, the Police have lodged an FIR into the incident. (KNS)