Tihar undertrial alleges sexual abuse by inmates

A Tihar jail spokesperson,however,said sexual abuse was not confirmed in the medical test.

An undertrial prisoner has alleged that two inmates sexually abused him inside Tihar jail and a case has been registered in this regard following a court direction,police said today.

The 32-year-old victim,who is lodged in Tihar jail number 5,claimed that he had an argument with a jail official in May. He alleged that an inmate and the official demanded money from him and when he refused,he was threatened.

The victim was taken to a barrack,undressed and beaten up.

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He was also sexually abused by the male inmates,he alleged.

The incident came to light when he was produced in a court where he levelled these allegations. On the directions of the court,police conducted medical examination.

A Tihar jail spokesperson,however,said sexual abuse was not confirmed in the medical test.

A case was registered three days ago. No one has been arrested.

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