Tillu Tajpuriya’s homicide was seen critically by the authorities (File)
New Delhi:
More than 90 jail officers right here have been transferred on Thursday, days after gangster Tillu Tajpuriya was killed inside Tihar Jail allegedly by members of a rival gang, officers mentioned.
Director General (Prisons) Sanjay Beniwal ordered the switch of 99 officers together with assistant superintendents, deputy superintendents, head warders and warders, an officer mentioned, including extra transfers might happen within the subsequent few days, together with from the jail headquarters.
According to a senior official, the Tillu Tajpuriya homicide was seen critically by the authorities which prompted a streamlining of issues and in addition necessitated the necessity for floor stage adjustments.
The step has been taken with a view to ship out a robust message that laxity in duties won’t be tolerated, the officer added.
CCTV footage confirmed Tillu Tajpuriya was assaulted with improvised weapons allegedly by 4 members of the Gogi gang contained in the high-security jail final week.
A footage that surfaced days later purportedly confirmed TilluTajpuriya being attacked in entrance of safety personnel as properly once they have been carrying him away after he was stabbed.
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