Banda,

27 Sept (HS): On Saturday, tensions

rose on the Banda court site when a prisoner unexpectedly became unwell during

his court appearance, prompting officers to whisk him to the district

hospital. The prisoner, who was facing

rape accusations, was eventually sent to a higher medical center for further

treatment.

According to authorities, the

undertrial prisoner at Mahoba Prison said he took powdered glass mixed with

water before being transported to court.

He said that he took the drastic measure owing to ongoing harassment

within the jail and the authorities' unwillingness to intervene despite

repeated complaints.

According to

witnesses, the prisoner's health deteriorated while being shown in Atarra

court. Police officers transported him

straight to the local hospital, where physicians recommended him to the medical

college for further care.

Praveen Yadav, Deputy Superintendent of Police

(DSP), verified the occurrence. An accused was transported to Atarra court for

a hearing when his condition abruptly deteriorated. He said that he ingested glass at Mahoba

prison owing to several issues. He has

now been admitted to the medical college for further treatment. The DSP contacted Mahoba police and the jail

superintendent, and further legal action will be taken, he added.

According

to preliminary evidence, the prisoner spoke of being tormented and harassed by

his fellow detainees at the barracks.

Despite several complaints to the jailor and supervisor, no action was

taken, he claimed. Frustrated, he drank

glass before heading for court. Authorities have initiated an investigation,

with both police and jail administrations looking into the incident.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi