[lbo-talk] Prisoners end stir in Bihar

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Sat Aug 21 08:45:00 PDT 2004


The Hindu

Sunday, Aug 08, 2004

Prisoners end stir in Bihar

GOPALGANJ (BIHAR), AUG. 7. Over 675 prisoners, who had virtually taken charge of the jail here, protesting against the death of an undertrial, Jalaluddin, this morning, allowed the authorities to resume charge of the prison. The inmates' demands, including regular visits by doctors, were met by the authorities.

The Jail Minister, Raghvendra Prasad Singh, and the Jail Superintendent, S. Priyadarshi, said that the situation was normal and the securitymen, who were driven out by the inmates, had regained control of the jail.

Security has been tightened around the jail premises, Mr. Priyadarshi said. The inmates allowed the authorities to enter the jail following an hour-long negotiation during which the authorities agreed to ensure the regular visits by doctors for check-ups, besides making available adequate space for visitors.

- PTI

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