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Attacked in Tihar jail, had a narrow escape: MP Engineer Rashid

September 08, 2025 2:41 am

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Rashid on August 9, 2019, four days after the abrogation of Article 370 and the removal of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status

Two convicts found dead in stormwater drain at Tihar Jail

August 09, 2025 2:52 am

Officials also said that it is unlikely that the inmates were cleaning the drain

Undertrial dies by suicide in Tihar’s hospital ward, probe on

July 15, 2025 3:32 am

A magisterial inquiry has been ordered, an officer said.

Two lemons a day — how Delhi jails are helping keep inmates hydrated this summer

June 01, 2025 5:27 am

Approximately Rs 20 lakh worth of lemons are being procured every month to ensure a sufficient supply, a jail official said

DIY behind bars: Tihar Jail eyes in-house units for slippers, toothpaste, and more

May 24, 2025 11:15 am

Inmates who have never been employed inside the jail start as unskilled workers. After three months, they graduate to semi-skilled workers

'Dr Death’ arrested: Convicted serial killer, who dumped bodies in crocodile-infested canal’, traced to Rajasthan

May 21, 2025 6:11 am

Sharma, a 67-year-old Ayurvedic doctor from Aligarh, was sentenced to life in seven cases of kidnapping and murdering taxi drivers between 2002 and 2004

Jail authorities want 400 acres to shift Tihar to Delhi outskirts. Here’s why

May 19, 2025 10:22 am

On the current capacity of Tihar, the official had said jails 1 to 9 are designed to house approximately 5,000 inmates, but these accommodate over 12,000 prisoners at present

Tihar jails cramped at double capacity, reveals RTI

May 16, 2025 9:10 am

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday, however, refused to intervene and granted the petitioner liberty to make a representation before the appropriate authorities.

Tihar Jail gets Intelligence Cell to gather info on supply of arms, drugs in prison

March 07, 2025 4:31 am

One of the most frequently seized items has been Kechaoda mobiles – tiny devices that work as phones due to their superb sound quality and reception in small-to-medium ranges.

MHA launches inquiry into former Tihar Jail Chief over alleged VIP treatment to Satyender Jain

October 10, 2024 2:46 am

Former director-general (prisons) Sandeep Goel has been accused of extending VIP treatment to jailed AAP leader Satyendar Jain in Tihar jail.

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