Lucknow, Oct. 1 -- Former Uttar Pradesh Mining Minister and senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Gayatri Prasad Prajapati was attacked inside Lucknow Jail.
The assault reportedly took place when an inmate on cleaning duty allegedly struck Prajapati on the head with an iron rod following a heated argument, sources confirmed today.
Sources indicate that the incident began with a verbal altercation between the two, during which Prajapati allegedly abused the inmate yesterday.
In retaliation, the inmate attacked him, causing a serious head injury. Prajapati was immediately taken to the jail hospital, where doctors administered five stitches.
He is currently under medical care and is said to be out of danger.
There are conflicting reports reg...