Imphal: 3 jail inmates die in scuffle

Two inmates from Saudi Arabia, Yusuf (21) and Abdus Salam (22) allegedly stabbed Thangminlien Zou of Churachandpur district to death with blunt objects.

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Three inmates of the Sajiwa Central Jail in Imphal died today in two separate incidents of brawl between them.

Two inmates, Yusuf (21) and Abdus Salam (22) allegedly stabbed Thangminlien Zou of Churachandpur district to death with blunt objects. As the word of the incident spread, other inmates over a fit of rage, barged into their cell and killed the two.

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Reason behind the former attack is still unknown.
Security has been beefed up in the entire area and investigations are ongoing.

More details are awaited.