Prisoners back to barracks in Central Jail, says DC Srinagar

SRINAGAR — Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Chowdhary today said that the situation has been normalized in Central Jail Srinagar and the inmates are back to the barracks.

He said that the situation has been normalized. The power supply is being restored. “I am also present here,” the DC said.

Earlier, the Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh had said that some inmates instigated others to stop the repair and reinforcement works inside a barrack.

“Others (jail inmates) joined and resorted to some violent acts on the jail staff. Also set some place on fire. Fire tenders are on the spot and working,” the DG said, adding that DIG Police, Central Kashmir Range, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar and SSP Srinagar are on the spot to assess the situation.