Delhi Prison Officials Transferred: On May 12, 2023, 99 jail officials in Delhi were transferred. This order was issued by Director General (Prisons) Sanjay Beniwal. The transfers were made after the killing of gangster Tillu Tajpuria inside Tihar Jail on May 9, 2023.
The officials who were transferred included superintendents, deputy superintendents, assistant superintendents, and warders. They have been transferred to different jails in Delhi. The order stated that the transfers are being made to ensure the “security of inmates and employees.”
99 prison officials in Delhi transferred, official order issued. pic.twitter.com/z9T0GexmhQ
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The killing of Tillu Tajpuria has raised concerns about the security of Delhi’s prisons. The gangster was killed by a group of inmates inside Tihar Jail. This incident has prompted an investigation into the security arrangements in the prison.
The government has said that it will take “stringent action” against those responsible for the killing. The Delhi Police has also registered a case in this regard and is investigating the incident.
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Delhi government on the issue of the authority to transfer-post officials in Delhi. The court stated that the authority to transfer-post officials lies with the Delhi government.