Inmate Shoots Guard in Raisen Jail Escape Attempt

A shocking incident occurred at Raisen Jail in Madhya Pradesh on September 2, when an undertrial inmate, Nilesh alias Chhotel, attempted to escape by shooting a jail guard. The incident was caught on CCTV camera and the footage has surfaced nine days later.

The inmate, who is accused of murder and attempted murder, allegedly attacked jail guard Digvijay Singh Tomar while trying to get the keys to the jail gate. The CCTV footage shows Nilesh talking to Digvijay about the keys, and later, an argument breaks out between the two. Nilesh then pulls out a country-made pistol and fires at the guard, who falls to the ground after being hit by the bullet.

Nilesh allegedly hits Digvijay twice on the head with the pistol before throwing chilli powder into his eyes. Despite being injured, Digvijay manages to catch hold of Nilesh, and other jail staff soon reach the spot and overpower him. A female jail employee also comes outside and picks up the pistol that had fallen to the ground.

Police investigation found that Nilesh had planned his escape in advance and had arranged for a weapon to be delivered to him inside the jail. The weapon, a .315-bore country-made pistol and five live cartridges, was thrown into the jail by an accomplice, Shubham Bedi, on August 19. Nilesh allegedly hid the weapon inside the jail and waited for a chance to escape.

During the scuffle, a country-made pistol, four live cartridges, and a mobile phone fell from Nilesh's possession. The incident has raised concerns about the security measures in place at Raisen Jail and how the inmate was able to obtain a weapon and attempt to escape.

The police are investigating the incident and have found that Nilesh had asked fellow prisoner Rahul Bedi to arrange a weapon. Rahul had been externed from the district and had arranged for his friend Shubham to deliver the weapon.

The incident is a serious concern for the authorities, and an inquiry has been launched to investigate the lapses in security that led to the incident. The authorities are also looking into how the inmate was able to obtain a weapon and attempt to escape.

The incident has sparked a debate about the security measures in place at jails in Madhya Pradesh and the need for stricter measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The authorities are taking steps to strengthen the security measures and prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.

In conclusion, the incident at Raisen Jail is a serious concern for the authorities, and an inquiry has been launched to investigate the lapses in security that led to the incident. The authorities are taking steps to strengthen the security measures and prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.