Explorer

Jailbreak bid in Goa: Prisoner killed, jailor, 2 guards, 9 inmates injured

Panaji: A prisoner was killed, while a jailor, two security guards and nine inmates were injured when nearly 49 prisoners at Sada sub jail in Goa took the entire prison to "hostage" and tried to flee, police said today. Vinayak Korbatkar, who was shifted to Sada sub jail near Vasco town in South Goa from Colvale prison in North Goa after being accused in a murder case in July last year, was allegedly stabbed to death in the melee at around 11 PM yesterday, they said. "The 49 inmates took the entire prison to hostage over a petty matter last night breaking almost everything in the sub jail. They chased jailor Vitthal Gawas and attacked him and two other security guards who are currently hospitalised," Additional Inspector General of Prison Siddhivinayak Naik said. During the ruckus, the inmates allegedly destroyed jail property including furniture of jailor's office, he said, adding that 11 prisoners were injured in the incident. Korbatkar, who was allegedly found with stab injuries, was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared brought dead, police said. The inmates allegedly broke the security ring and reached near the jail's main gate, but were stopped by police teams which were rushed to control the situation, Naik said. Later, the prisoners were lodged in a couple of cells which were not destroyed in the incident, he said. "Five prisoners are being treated at Goa Medical College and four at Chicalim Cottage Hospital," Naik said. "The situation was brought under control past midnight," Superintendent of Police (South) Chandan Chowdhary told reporters in the wee hours today. Trouble began after Korbatkar, who was ordered to be shifted out of Goa, was taken to Oras Jail in Maharashtra where the authorities refused to lodge him yesterday. "Korbatkar was brought back to Sada sub jail and we wanted to produce him before court today to seek directions after Oras jail authorities refused to accept him," Naik said. The Sada sub jail, slated to undergo major repairs, was to be vacated today and prisoners were to be shifted to Colvale jail. The plan was kept on hold as Goa Governor Mridula Sinha is scheduled to visit Colvale Jail today. "The sub jail is no more safe to house the prisoners. We will be shifting them to Colvale on Saturday," Naik said. All the women prisoners from Sada sub jail have already been shifted to Colvale, he added.
View More
Advertisement

IPL Auction 2025

Most Expensive Players In The Squad
Virat Kohli
₹21 CR
Josh Hazlewood
₹12.50 CR
Rajat Patidar
₹11 CR
View all
Most Expensive Players In The Squad
Rishabh Pant
₹27 CR
Nicholas Pooran
₹21 CR
Ravi Bishnoi
₹11 CR
View all
Most Expensive Players In The Squad
Jasprit Bumrah
₹18 CR
Suryakumar Yadav
₹16.35 CR
Hardik Pandya
₹16.35 CR
View all
Most Expensive Players In The Squad
Heinrich Klaasen
₹23 CR
Pat Cummins
₹18 CR
Abhishek Sharma
₹14 CR
View all
Most Expensive Players In The Squad
Ruturaj Gaikwad
₹18 CR
Ravindra Jadeja
₹18 CR
Matheesha Pathirana
₹13 CR
View all
Most Expensive Players In The Squad
Shreyas Iyer
₹26.75 CR
Arshdeep Singh
₹18 CR
Yuzvendra Chahal
₹18 CR
View all
Most Expensive Players In The Squad
Sanju Samson
₹18 CR
Yashaswi Jaiswal
₹18 CR
Riyan Parag
₹14 CR
View all
Most Expensive Players In The Squad
Venkatesh Iyer
₹23.75 CR
Rinku Singh
₹13 CR
Varun Chakaravarthy
₹12 CR
View all
Most Expensive Players In The Squad
Rashid Khan
₹18 CR
Shubman Gill
₹16.5 CR
Jos Buttler
₹15.75 CR
View all
Most Expensive Players In The Squad
Axar Patel
₹16.5 CR
KL Rahul
₹14 CR
Kuldeep Yadav
₹13.25 CR
View all
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

Yogi Govt, Vishva Hindu Parishad Planned Sambhal Violence For 2027 UP Elections: SP
Yogi Govt, Vishva Hindu Parishad Planned Sambhal Violence For 2027 UP Elections: SP
Parliament LIVE: Oppn Unaware Of Duty, Only Wants Disruptions Despite Rejection By Voters, Says Modi
Opposition Unaware Of Duty, Only Wants To Disrupt Parliament Despite Rejection By Voters: PM Modi
Nana Patole Resigns As Maharashtra Congress Head After Party's Dismal Show In Assembly Polls
Nana Patole Resigns As Maharashtra Congress Head After Party's Dismal Show In Assembly Polls
Sambhal Violence: 'No Entry For MPs & MLAs', Death Toll Up, Internet Shut — Clash Zone In A Shambles
Sambhal Violence: 'No Entry For MPs & MLAs', Death Toll Up, Internet Shut — Clash Zone In A Shambles
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

From Hating Computers to Building a Software Empire, The Inspiring Journey of ESDS CEO Piyush SomaniGautam Adani Faces Another Blow as SEBI Launches Probe Against Adani Group | Paisa LiveBigg Boss 18: Did Salman Khan Bully Arfeen Khan? Hrithik Roshan's Mind Coach Breaks Silence!Tamannaah Bhatia Has Vijay Varma as Bonus? Jimmy Shergill's Army Exam & Avinash Good Looks! EXCLUSIVE Interview

Photo Gallery

Embed widget