A group clash broke out at Odisha's Nayagarh Sub-Jail, on Sunday where inmates assaulted three prison staff members, including the Chief Warden. Two groups of prisoners reportedly attacked each other as well as the jail personnel, leaving several inmates and staff members injured.

Following a complaint lodged by the Jail Superintendent, the police have registered a case against 35 inmates and begun an investigation. Preliminary findings suggest that the dispute stemmed from grievances regarding insufficient food distribution, alleged smuggling of intoxicating substances into the jail, and restrictions imposed on inmates’ use of mobile phones.

Incident Details

The incident reportedly began on Saturday evening when inmates created a commotion as the cells were getting locked. Jail authori

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