31 Inmates Charged After Violent Clash in Kapurthala Central Jail Leaves Three Injured
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- •inmates booked under multiple charges including rioting, arson, attempt to murder, and criminal conspiracy in connection with a violent clash at Kapurthala Central Jail on May 23, 2026.
- •Three inmates injured—two during the clash and one due to a teargas shell; no police or jail staff injured.
- •Police used teargas and cane charge to control the situation; contraband items including iron rods and mobile phones seized from inmates.
- •Opposition parties criticized the Bhagwant Mann government, alleging a collapse in Punjab’s law and order situation following the incident.
- •Accused inmates broke iron grills and gates to reach the rooftop; fire was set outside barracks during the disturbance.
A violent clash erupted inside Kapurthala Central Jail in Punjab late on Saturday night, resulting in injuries to three inmates and prompting police intervention involving teargas shells and a cane charge. By Monday, 31 inmates had been formally charged in connection with the incident, which authorities described as a deliberate attempt to disrupt law and order within the prison.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gaurav Toora confirmed on Monday that a First Information Report (FIR) had been registered against 31 inmates. The charges include rioting, arson, attempt to murder, obstructing public servants in the discharge of their duties, and criminal conspiracy. Additionally, the accused have been booked under relevant sections of the Information Technology Act and the Prisons Act, reflecting the seriousness of the incident. Police sources stated that the inmates not only clashed with jail staff but also set fire to objects outside their barracks. The altercation escalated as some inmates broke an iron grill and a gate to reach the rooftop of their block, allegedly in an attempt to intimidate authorities.
