Assam: Violent clash between inmates and jail authorities at Barpeta jail, 3 rounds fired in air

Tension escalated at Barpeta District Jail in Assam on October 2 after a confrontation between inmates and jail authorities reportedly turned violent, with three rounds allegedly fired into the air to bring the situation under control.

According to preliminary reports, the unrest began after inmates protested against alleged high-handedness by Assistant Jailor Kishor Haloi.

The protest reportedly turned violent, with some inmates allegedly physically attacking Haloi and attempting to break through the second gate inside the jail premises.

As the situation escalated, jail authorities reportedly fired three rounds into the air to prevent the inmates from breaching the internal gate and to bring the situation under control.

Barpeta Deputy Commissioner Navdeep Pathak reached the jail premises along with a team of police personnel to assess the situation. Security has been tightened around the facility.

Entry into the jail premises has also been restricted, with people being stopped at the outer gate as authorities assess the situation.

The exact circumstances that triggered the confrontation, the number of inmates involved and whether anyone was injured have not yet been officially confirmed.

Further details are awaited from the district administration and jail authorities.