A clash between two inmates took place at the Chanchalguda Central Jail on Wednesday morning, leading to brief tension inside the facility.
Jail officials identified the inmates as Jabri and Dastagiri, saying both were habitual offenders. A senior prison officer said that Dastagiri allegedly twisted Jabri’s arm during the argument, triggering a physical altercation.
Dastagiri has been jailed for the past six months in connection with the murder case, while Jabri was admitted only last night, also on murder charges, officials said. The two reportedly knew each other from earlier periods of incarceration and the clash is believed to have stemmed from an old enmity.
At the time of the incident, Jabri was undergoing a routine medical examination while Dastagiri reached the medical room complaining of stomach pain. The disagreement quickly escalated into a fight before prison staff intervened and separated them.
Authorities specified that no property was damaged during the altercation. They also dismissed reports linking the incident to damage to the prison’s mulaqat (visitor) room. “This was an isolated case,” the official said, adding: “The prisoner, frustrated by repeated denials of bail, damaged the glass panel when his mother met him.”
Prison officials confirmed that both Jabri and Dastagiri have been consulted and the situation inside the prison remains under control.
Published – 12 Nov 2025 20:44 IST
