An undertrial prisoner was killed inside the Saket Court lockup in Delhi by two fellow inmates, police confirmed on Thursday. The victim has been identified as Aman. According to the Delhi Police, he was attacked and murdered by two other undertrial prisoners—Jitender and Jaidev—while being held in the same lockup.
“An inmate, Aman, was killed by two other inmates, Jitender and Jaidev, inside the Saket Court lockup. Jitender and Aman had an old animosity due to an incident of assault that happened in 2024 when they both were outside the jail,” Delhi police said.
Investigations have revealed that the fatal attack was the result of a long-standing grudge between Aman and Jitender. Back in 2024, before they were imprisoned, Aman had allegedly attacked Jitender and his brother with a knife, which sparked the rivalry.
The deadly incident occurred on June 5 in Kharja No. 5 of the Saket Court lockup. Aman had been brought there to be produced before the court. Several undertrial prisoners were present inside the lockup at the time of the attack.
“An incident of assault took place on June 5 in Kharja No. 5 of the Saket court lockup. One Aman was brought to the lockup to be produced before the court. At the time of the incident, a lot of undertrial prisoners, including the deceased Aman, were present inside the said Kharja. Two UTPs, Jitender and Jaidev, assaulted the victim,” police said in a statement.
“Jitender and Aman had old animosity between them due to an incident of assault that happened in 2024 when they both were outside the jail. Aman allegedly assaulted Jitender and his brother with a knife in that incident,” it added.
Authorities are continuing their investigation, and both accused are expected to face additional charges in connection with the killing.