NEW DELHI: A Delhi court has ordered an enquiry after a Muslim undertrial person lodged at Tihar jail was branded with an Om symbol, allegedly by a prison official. The matter came to light when Nabbir alias Popa, an alleged arms dealer, was produced before the Karkardooma Court as his judicial custody was ending on Friday, ANI reported.

Nabbir took off his shirt before the Duty Magistrate Richa Parashar and showed her the said symbol. He also accused the Tihar Jail authorities of thrashing him and also making this symbol with hot metal and forcing him to fast.

The court ordered an enquiry into the matter and asked the Tihar Jail authorities to submit a report within 24 hours.


“The allegations raised by accused are of serious nature and require immediate intervention. In view of the same, notice is being issued to DGP Prisoner... to get the medical examination of accused Nabbir be conducted with immediate effect,” the order read.

“Necessary CCTV footage be collected and statement of other inmates be also taken in this regard. It is further directed that necessary arrangements be made to ensure the safety of accused in jail..,” the judge ruled.

Nabbir hails from New Seelampuri area of the national capital. He is lodged in the Tihar jail in an alleged arms supply case and kept in Jail No.4’s high-risk ward.

(With inputs from ANI)