Tihar Jail To Probe Ex-JNU Student Sharjeel Imam's Assault Allegations
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Imam, on Monday, moved a Delhi court alleging harassment and assault by Tihar Jail officials.
After former JNU student Sharjeel Imam filed a plea in Delhi court alleging assault in the Tihar jail where he is lodged in an alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots, prison officials on Tuesday said they will "enquire into his allegation".
Imam, on Monday, moved a Delhi court alleging harassment and assault by Tihar Jail officials.
He, through his lawyer Ahmad Ibrahim, alleged that the Assistant Superintendent of Tihar Jail along with 8-9 convicts had entered his cell in the garb of a search assaulted him and called him a terrorist and anti-national.
The Additional Session Judge Amitabh Rawat on Monday sought a response from Tihar Jail Authorities and kept the matter for July 14 for a detailed hearing.
