Punjab Journalist Kanwar Sandhu attacked inside Patiala jail

December 23, 2015 08:59

Renowned journalist Kanwar Sandhu, who has extensively covered Punjab hardline politics over his career, was " manhandled' and "thrashed' by Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana in Patiala jail where he had gone to interview the latter on Saturday.

Two officials of the Patiala central jail, including an assistant superintendent of jails, were placed under suspension on Saturday after the incident.

While ADGP (prisons) R P Meena has ordered a fact-finding probe following the incident, authorities said Pinky connived with assistant superintendent of jails Jagmel Singh to gain entry for himself and Sandhu to the jail.

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