Aaftab Poonawala’s lawyer on Wednesday told a Delhi court that his client continues to receive threats from fellow inmates inside Tihar Jail, despite the court’s earlier directions to ensure his safety and security.
4A of Tihar, which is a special cell but also happens to be the punishment ward. Taking note of his concerns, the court had directed the concerned Jail Superintendent to take immediate steps to ensure Poonawala’s safety and security. On Monday, Poonawala, who had allegedly chopped up his live-in partner into pieces and stored in a freezer in 2022, had raised concerns over threats to his life inside Tihar Jail.
He had told the court that he was lodged in Jail No. The court had said that, if required, Poonawala may be kept in a separate ward and/or cell away from notorious inmates.
His lawyer submitted that no action has been taken by the jail authorities despite the court’s earlier directions. Taking note of the submission, Additional Sessions Judge Hargurvarinder Singh Jaggi issued summons to the Jail Superintendent, calling upon him to submit the action taken report that had been sought earlier.
