Guwahati: Violence erupted at Barpeta District Jail in Assam on October 2. Inmates turned on staff, leading to a volatile standoff. The trouble began as a protest against the conduct of Assistant Jailor Kishor Haloi.
Things got ugly fast. Inmates physically attacked Haloi and tried to force their way through the facility's second gate. Guards fired three rounds into the air to stop them. The shots restored order. No injuries have been officially confirmed yet.
Barpeta Deputy Commissioner Navdeep Pathak arrived on site with a police team to evaluate the scene. Security is now locked down. Authorities restricted entry to the jail and blocked civilians at the outer gate. Officials are still working to determine the exact circumstances, the number of participants, and the full extent of the damage. According to initial reports, the incident was sparked by "alleged high-handedness by Assistant Jailor Kishor Haloi." Further updates from the administration are expected.
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