Nahan, Aug. 8 -- Superintendent of Model Jail, Nahan, in Himachal Pradesh, Bhanu Partap Sharma, has allegedly received a death threat from high-profile inmate Ajay, alias "Mental," who is already facing multiple serious criminal charges.
Police sources said the threat came to light after a recorded mobile phone conversation between Ajay and a youth, Vishal, surfaced last month. In the call, made from inside the prison, Ajay allegedly said "the jailer has to be eliminated."
The recording reached the jail administration, triggering immediate police action.
DSP Headquarters Ramakant Thakur said a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by Suresh Mehta has been formed to probe the matter at various levels. Acting on technical surveillance ...