Aman Singh, Accused in Dhanbad Deputy Mayor Murder Case, Shot Dead Inside Jail: Five Staff Suspended, Contracts Terminated

Five prison staff have been suspended and the contracts of two others terminated after a murder accused was shot dead inside Dhanbad Jail in India. Aman Singh, who was involved in the Dhanbad deputy mayor murder case, was killed on Sunday afternoon following a dispute among inmates. The incident has led to the suspension of the jailer, Md Mustkin Ansari, and the recommendation of departmental action against him. The contracts of five prison staff members, known as “kaksha pal,” have also been suspended.

The authorities have identified one of the main accused in the shooting as Sunder Mahto, who is currently being interrogated. They have recommended the transfer of Dhanbad Jail Superintendent M Barua and the relocation of 23 prisoners to other jails in the state. The administration has taken these measures to address the security lapses that allowed the incident to occur.

Four First Information Reports (FIRs) have been lodged, and the hospital ward where the shooting took place has been barricaded. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and the authorities are working to ensure the safety of both staff and inmates.

The suspension and termination of prison staff contracts highlight the seriousness with which the authorities are treating the incident. The shooting has raised questions about the overall security and management of the jail, prompting the recommendation for the transfer of the jail superintendent.

The murder of Aman Singh inside the jail has shocked the local community and brought attention to the need for improved safety measures within correctional facilities. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by authorities in maintaining order and security in prisons.

It is important for the authorities to thoroughly investigate the incident and take appropriate action to prevent similar incidents in the future. The safety and well-being of both inmates and staff should be a top priority to ensure the effective functioning of the justice system.