An alleged violent gang war erupted outside the Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh in broad daylight on Monday, raising questions about the security measures at the jail in the state capital. A man was shot and injured by three attackers, with police stating that the attack stemmed from an old enmity.
The victim, Sahil Khan, was targeted while visiting his brother, an undertrial in a narcotics case. Multiple shots were fired, one of which struck Khan in the throat, leaving him severely injured.
Adding to the concern was the non-functional state of CCTV cameras, an issue that had remained unaddressed for an extended period.However, jailer Amit Shandaliya declined to comment on the situation.
The accused fled the scene, and officials stated that efforts are underway to trace them.