Punjab: Inmates clash in Kapurthala jail, 3 injured

In Punjab, after inmates ran amok in the Kapurthala jail due to a clash, authorities lobbed teargas shells and resorted to cane charge to restore order, officials said on Sunday. While two inmates received injuries during the cane charge, another was hit by a teargas shell, police said. The incident occurred late Saturday night when some of the Block 4 inmates clashed over some issue. The exact cause of the clash is yet to be confirmed. Kapurthala Police and prison authorities responded promptly to the inmate clash inside Central Prison, ensuring timely control of the situation. No personnel or jail staff have received any injury, according to police. The inmates have returned to their barrack, and all of them have been counted, police further said."The situation is completely under control," Deputy Inspector General of Police Naveen Singla said.

Fact Check | Kapurthala Police and prison authorities responded promptly to the inmate clash inside Central Prison Kapurthala on 23.05.2026, ensuring timely control of the situation."#KapurthalaPolice #PromptAction #PoliceResponse #PublicSafety #LawAndOrder pic.twitter.com/z9OLMelyjy

— Kapurthala Police (@PP_kapurthala) May 23, 2026

There are around 4,000 inmates in the Kapurthala jail. Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia criticised the A government over the Kapurthala jail incident. "Punjab's jails are no longer correction centres. Under @BhagwantMann's government, they have turned into battlegrounds for criminals," Majithia said.