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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (SHS)
Mangalore, Jun 17: In another case of its kind, an undertrial was allegedly assaulted by other inmates inside the district jail premises here on Tuesday June 17.
Shailesh, an undertrial from Beltangady, was admitted to Wenlock hospital after he was reportedly assaulted by jail inmates.
It is said that when the inmates were standing in queue for breakfast, an argument arose between Shailesh and another undertrial. Soon, the quarrel snowballed into a fight with others ganging up against Shailesh.
Shailesh was rushed to Wenlock hospital. His injuries are said to be minor.
Though the identity of the undertrial with whom Shailesh had a tiff is not yet ascertained, sources said that he is an aide underworld element Vicky Shetty.
Barke police rushed to the spot.