Clash breaks out in Central Jail Ludhiana, Police officials attacked by inmates

December 17, 2025

A clash broke out between inmates at the Central Jail on Tajpur Road in Ludhiana on Tuesday evening around 7 PM. While officials were conducting a routine check inside the jail, the inmates attacked a police officer.

Upon receiving news of the attack, Jail Superintendent Kulwant Sidhu arrived at the scene and tried to calm the situation. During this time, an inmate struck the Jail Superintendent on the head with a brick, causing serious injuries. He was admitted to a private hospital for treatment. DCP Security Jagjit Singh also sustained a knee injury and is hospitalized.

Meanwhile, an eyewitness who was released from the jail told reporters that approximately 200 to 250 inmates from one barracks attacked the police officers. He had been granted bail earlier that day.

According to reports, a fight had broken out between members of two gangs in the Central Jail the previous morning, and they clashed again in the evening. It was during this time that the officials went inside for a routine check, and the inmates attacked a police officer.

Upon receiving information about the incident, senior police officers arrived at the scene. The situation was so volatile that police from 12 police stations had to be deployed to control the situation. After considerable effort, the police finally brought the situation under control late at night.

Police Commissioner Swapan Sharma arrived at the jail with a large police force and brought the situation under control. Security was tightened inside and outside the jail premises. Upon learning of the incident, Jail Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar has sought a report from the officials.

Tense atmosphere outside the Central Jail
After the incident, the atmosphere outside the Central Jail became tense. According to eyewitnesses, sirens could be heard from inside the jail premises for about 20 minutes, indicating the seriousness of the situation.

As night fell, a large number of police and senior jail administration officials’ vehicles gathered outside the jail. Several senior officials were seen frequently going in and out of the jail. There were also reports of ambulances and additional police forces being deployed.