Ishrat Jahan alledged she has been facing harassment in jail for the past four months. (File)
New Delhi:
Former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan, arrested under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in a northeast Delhi riots case, alleged before a court in Delhi on Tuesday that she was beaten up by inmates at Mandoli jail and was continuously facing harassment in prison.
Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat directed the jail authorities to take immediate steps to ensure Ms Jahan s security and ensure that she was not harassed further for bringing her complaints before the court.
The court sought a detailed report from the prison authorities on Wednesday on the steps that have been taken to address the issue and to also state if shifting to her to another jail was required.
Court tells Mandoli jail authorities to ensure Ishrat Jahan’s protection
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Former Congress councillor alleged harassment by prison inmates, moved to another barrack
A Delhi court on Tuesday directed the Mandoli jail authorities to “immediately” act to prevent alleged harassment of former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan, arrested under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in a north-east Delhi riots case, inside the prison premises.
Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat gave the direction after Ms. Jahan alleged that she was badly beaten up by inmates at Mandoli jail and was continuously facing harassment in prison. The court directed the prison authorities to give a detailed report on Ms. Jahan’s complaint and the steps taken to address the issue.
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Former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan, arrested under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in a north-east Delhi riots case, alleged before a court here on Tuesday that she was beaten badly by inmates at Mandoli jail and was continuously facing harassment in prison.
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New Delhi: Former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan, arrested under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in a north-east Delhi riots case, alleged before a court here on Tuesday that she was beaten badly by inmates at Mandoli jail and was continuously facing harassment in prison.
Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat directed the jail authorities to take immediate steps to ensure Jahan s security and ensure that she was not harassed further for bringing her complaints before the court.
Delhi riots: Ishrat Jahan alleges harassment by jail inmates
Jahan further said she was suffering from some medical condition for which she has not been taken to a hospital nor any tests conducted.
By PTI| Posted by Mansoor | Published: 22nd December 2020 4:25 pm IST Former Congress municipal councillor Ishrat Jahan (Source:Twitter)
New Delhi: Former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan, arrested under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in a north-east Delhi riots case, alleged before a court here on Tuesday that she was beaten badly by inmates at Mandoli jail and was continuously facing harassment in prison.
Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat directed the jail authorities to take immediate steps to ensure Jahan’s security and ensure that she was not harassed further for bringing her complaints before the court.