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High-security cell, 24-hour watch, to be escorted within prison: How Tihar Jail is trying to keep Anmol Bishnoi safe from rivals

December 14, 2025 11:13 am

In May 2023, gangster Tillu Tajpuria was murdered inside Tihar Jail 8 – a high-risk ward – by members of the rival Jitender Gogi gang.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta: Working towards shifting Tihar Jail out of Delhi

December 16, 2025 6:45 am

"Ease of living cannot be achieved unless ease of justice is fulfilled. That is why we are focusing on creating more courtrooms and court complexes, strengthening fast-track courts, and working towards shifting Tihar Jail out of Delhi," Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said.

Schools to get 10,000 desks from Tihar Jail

Furniture shortages in govt schools: Delhi approves procurement of 10,000 desks from Tihar Jail Factory

December 03, 2025 3:57 am

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta noted that the furniture produced in Tihar is comparable to PWD standards and around 25% cheaper than market rates.

How Delhi cops caught dreaded UP gangster from IVF centre in Kolkata 5 months after he was granted parole to meet wife

November 21, 2025 12:35 pm

Mohammad Sohrab and his two brothers have been linked to over two dozen criminal cases, including murder and robbery, and were part of a notorious gang that operated in UP and Delhi.

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Gaushala now at Tihar Jail, offering cow therapy for 'lonely' inmates

November 20, 2025 1:35 pm

The gaushala was launched by Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V K Saxena along with three information and communication technology initiatives in the jail. He was accompanied by Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood.

Rashid, 58, has been shifted to Tihar's oldest Jail Number 1, where he has been lodged alone in a separate cell of ward number 9, according to a highly placed source in the Delhi government

After alleged attack in Tihar, Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid shifted to Jail Number 1

November 06, 2025 10:25 am

Sources said Engineer Rashid, lodged in Tihar jail since 2019, sustained a minor injury after some inmates attacked him during an altercation that took place in August-end.

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Extortion racket in Tihar jail: Delhi HC slams 'lackadaisical approach', seeks appearance of additional chief secy of home dept

October 29, 2025 3:58 pm

The Delhi High Court highlighted the need for timely disciplinary action and noted disturbing findings from a report on illegal activities in Tihar jail.

HC asks CBI to probe illegal activities in Delhi jails, file FIR

High Court asks CBI to probe illegal activities in Delhi jails, file FIR

August 12, 2025 6:57 am

Govt failing to fulfill basic human needs of inmates, says court.

'Sad to see trial has not started in 7 years’: Judge to AgustaWestland middleman Christian Michel James

May 30, 2025 11:48 am

Christian Michel James has been granted bail in the CBI and ED cases related to the alleged AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam.

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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.