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TIHAR JAIL INMATES NEWS

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.

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.

VVIP inmates 'big nuisance', need to be kept with 'great caution' in Tihar: Former police commissioner Neeraj Kumar

April 06, 2024 6:40 pm

Kumar, who also served as Director General of Prisons, said he had the privilege of "taking care of the maximum number of VVIPs" during his tenure at Tihar jail.

Gang rivalries to escape bids to job placements — A deep dive into Tihar, Asia's biggest prison complex

May 15, 2023 7:54 pm

Gang rivalries is not the only thing that keeps the jail officials on their toes; they also have to watch out for prisoners planning an escape to freedom.

Inside ward lodging high-profile criminals: Phone calls still going out from Tihar, jail authorities look to add jammers

July 03, 2022 7:47 am

The jail administration made the decision after they received several complaints that inmates were still using cell phones.

Police nab second prisoner who escaped from Tihar

July 01, 2015 12:20 am

Javed had reportedly tried to escape from Tihar earlier, but a security officer had spotted him.

Over 150 Hindu inmates keep Roza with 2,300 Muslims at Tihar

July 06, 2014 11:04 am

Special arrangements have been made for the inmates to perform prayers and enjoy their pre-dawn 'sehri' meal.

This Holi,demand up for herbal gulal made by Tihar Jail inmates

March 26, 2013 3:22 pm

Demand for herbal colours has shot up to 1,00,000 units this year from a mere 6000 units in 2010.

Appoint competent officer to probe plot to murder OC officials in Tihar,says court

February 10, 2011 1:51 am

Irked by the “improper” probe conducted by a senior police officer,a city court directed the Delhi Police Commissioner on Wednesday to appoint a “competent” person to inquire into allegations that two Tihar Jail inmates were given arms for murdering former Commonwealth Games Organising Committee officials.

Tihar inmates will be unable to cast their votes

May 05, 2009 1:09 pm

Thousands of Tihar jail inmates will be unable to participate in Lok Sabha polls slated for on May 7 in the city.

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