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Head constable injured in assault by prisoner at Madurai prison

A prison head constable suffered eye injuries after being assaulted by an undertrial prisoner at Madurai Central Prison on Tuesday morning. The incident took place when more than 100 prisoners gathered in the undertrial block for bathing during the morning routine, monitored by four police personnel.

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Head constable injured in assault by prisoner at Madurai prison

A prison head constable suffered eye injuries after being assaulted by an undertrial prisoner at Madurai Central Prison on Tuesday morning.The incident took place when more than 100 prisoners gathered in the undertrial block for bathing during the morning routine, monitored by four police personnel. While borewell water is designated for washing and bathing, an inmate, Moorthy, reportedly used a container to draw water from a drinking water supply point.Head constable Deivanayagam noticed it and reprimanded Moorthy and snatched the container from him.

In a fit of rage, Moorthy allegedly punched Mr. Deivanayagam on the face, inflicting injuries to his eyes.Fellow guards rushed to the spot following the commotion and took Mr.

Deivanayagam to the prison hospital for treatment. Authorities are currently conducting an inquiry into the incident.

Published - November 04, 2026 08:30 pm IST