Prisoner attacks chief jail warder in Madurai prison
On Tuesday at around 7.30am, Moorthy fetched drinking water in a bucket and allegedly used it to wash his body. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Madurai | Silver Rate in Madurai | Bank Holidays in Madurai | Public Holidays in Madurai | Madurai AQI | Weather in Madurai | Petrol Price in Madurai | Diesel Price in Madurai | CNG Price in Madurai | LPG Price in Madurai Stay updated with the latest Madurai news.
The staff member was identified as Deivanayagam and the inmate as Moorthy , a prison source told TOI. The jail staff objected to him using drinking water for washing purposes and advised him to fetch tap water, said the source. The warder suffered a minor injury and was admitted to the prison hospital for treatment. However, Moorthy started a verbal altercation and subsequently it turned into a scuffle. Enraged over this, Moorthy assaulted Deivanayagam with his hand. Deivanayagam sustained a contusion injury to his right eye, added the source. Nearby staff separated them and the injured staff member was admitted to the prison hospital. However, no case was registered. Download the TOI App.
Madurai : An undertrial prisoner lodged in Madurai Central Prison allegedly attacked the chief jail warder on Tuesday morning.