Overview

• Officer Rakesh Chavan suffered a serious head injury near his right eye after intervening in a barrack fight.
• Inmate Affan Saifuddin Khan allegedly headbutted the officer during a clash that police said involved another prisoner, Imtiaz Shaikh.
• The injured officer was taken to a nearby government hospital and remains under medical care.
• A case was registered against Khan at the N. M. Joshi Marg police station under relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections, including Section 221 for obstructing a public servant.
• Jail authorities said the accused continued abusive, obstructive behavior after the assault and that security arrangements are under review with police.