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Crime
Delhi Court Directs Tihar Jail to Safeguard Aaftab Poonawala from Inmate Threats
✍️ India Today
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 06:46 AM
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A Delhi court has ordered the authorities at Tihar Jail to provide protection for inmate Aaftab Poonawala after reports of threats from other prisoners.
The Delhi Sessions Court issued a formal directive to the administration of Tihar Jail, instructing them to ensure the safety of inmate Aaftab Poonawala. The order was prompted by allegations that Poonawala faced intimidation from fellow prisoners.
In response, jail officials have been tasked with implementing protective measures, which may include segregation, increased surveillance, and any other steps deemed necessary to prevent further threats. The court emphasized that the welfare of all inmates must be upheld, and that any failure to comply could result in further legal action.
The judiciary will monitor the implementation of the order and may seek periodic reports from the prison authorities. This intervention underscores the legal system's role in safeguarding the rights and security of individuals even while they are incarcerated.
In response, jail officials have been tasked with implementing protective measures, which may include segregation, increased surveillance, and any other steps deemed necessary to prevent further threats. The court emphasized that the welfare of all inmates must be upheld, and that any failure to comply could result in further legal action.
The judiciary will monitor the implementation of the order and may seek periodic reports from the prison authorities. This intervention underscores the legal system's role in safeguarding the rights and security of individuals even while they are incarcerated.