Health condition of inmates deteriorating
Srinagar: Jail inmates inside Baramulla district jail continued their hunger strike on Thursday, demanding impartial probe in the matter that led to scuffle between them and jail staff.
The health condition of some of the jail inmates have deteriorated, said sources. Presently, around 122 persons have been lodged in this sub-jail.
Sources told KNS that one of the jail inmates, who had been operated on his leg, was rushed to hospital after his operated leg developed infection and pain.
Scuffle had occurred in bark numbers 5,6,7,8. “In the scuffle, eighteen jail inmates were injured with two of them receiving severe injuries.”
“Presently, all the jail inmates are observing hunger strike. They are demanding impartial probe, alleging highhandedness by the officials,” said sources.
They added that most of the jail inmates in all barks are immediate need of medical treatment as they have not eaten anything from past two days.
“The authorities, so far have made no effort to impress upon the jail inmates to end the hunger strike,” they said.
They added that no newspapers were provided to jail inmates on Thursday.
Sources said the inmates are accusing the jail authorities for Tuesday’s incident. They are accusing jail officials of “negligence and arrogance.”
Clashes had broken out after one of the prisoner complained that he was not offered proper healthcare despite repeatedly complaining pain during urination.
“Several jail inmates suffered injuries during the clashes as two prisoners were shifted to Baramulla district hospital from where they were discharged after being provided treatment.” (KNS)