State vs Tihar Jail Officials — Ankit Gujjar death case

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1. News12 Sep 2021

   CBI initiates investigation into custodial death of gangster Ankit Gujjar

   The Special Crime Unit of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated its probe into the custodial death case of gangster Ankit Gujjar who had...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Central Bureau of Investigation has started an official inquiry into the death of Ankit Gujjar in custody.

   Who:

   The Special Crime Unit of the Central Bureau of Investigation is the agency investigating the case of Ankit Gujjar.

   When:

   Reported on 12 Sep 2021.

   Where:

   Delhi.

   Why:

   Ankit Gujjar died while in custody at Tihar Jail.

   What it means:

   The agency will now gather evidence and information regarding the circumstances of the death for the case.

   indiatoday.in
2. News8 Sep 2021

   Delhi gangster Ankit Gujjar death: HC transfers probe to CBI, raps Tihar jail admin

   Delhi News: The court also asked the CBI to file a status report before the next date of hearing, October 28.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The high court moved the investigation of a prisoner death to a federal police agency.

   Who:

   The Delhi High Court is the overseeing judge, and the Central Bureau of Investigation is the federal agency taking over the probe. The Tihar jail administration is the jail management body that received criticism.

   When:

   Reported on 8 Sep 2021.

   Where:

   Delhi.

   Why:

   The court expressed strong disapproval of the jail administration regarding the death of a prisoner.

   What it means:

   The federal agency must submit a progress update to the court by the next hearing date.

   indianexpress.com