Overview
- The incident occurred Tuesday evening inside the Lucknow district jail hospital, where another inmate struck Prajapati during a scuffle, according to officials.
- Authorities said he sustained superficial head injuries, received first aid and stitches, was referred to King George’s Medical University, and is now stable.
- Prison officials identified the inmate as Vishwas, who was on cleaning duty, and said he used the sliding part of a cupboard to hit Prajapati.
- Reports cite a dispute over water as the trigger, while Prajapati and his family allege a deliberate attack and raise questions about jail security.
- The inmate is being questioned and a police complaint is expected, as the Samajwadi Party demands a judicial inquiry and the family seeks increased protection.