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Former Ajmer Prison Chief Arrested, Now Held as Inmate
A senior prison official in Rajasthan's Ajmer district has been arrested and remanded to the same facility she previously supervised. The case has raised several questions as investigators probe allegations involving female inmates.
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Diya Chaudhary, who served as superintendent of Ajmer Central Jail, was arrested and brought into custody at the facility where she held administrative responsibility, marking an unusual reversal of roles within the prison hierarchy.
The arrest centers on allegations connected to female prisoners, though specific details of the charges remain unclear. Police investigations have uncovered several aspects of the case that have added complexity to the inquiry, officials said.
The development has raised questions about governance and oversight at the correctional facility. The circumstances surrounding the case have drawn attention from prison administration authorities and law enforcement officials overseeing the investigation.
Chaudhary's remand to the same institution where she previously held supervisory authority represents a rare occurrence within India's prison system. The case is expected to undergo further legal proceedings as investigations continue.