CM expresses concern over manhandling of inmates at Tihar Jail, speaks to union Home Secy

Srinagar: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has expressed concern over the reports of alleged harassment and manhandling of some inmates from the State at Tihar Jail in New Delhi. “Taking a serious view of these reports, the Chief Minister spoke to Union Home Secretary, Rajiv Gauba and asked him to intervene in the matter,” an official statement said on Tuesday.

According to the statement the Union Home Secretary assured the Chief Minister of a thorough probe into the incident and punishing the culprits for having violated the jail manual.