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Six cops injured as prisoners stage protest at District Jail Gujrat

Dunya News

Rescue 1122 teams reached the spot and shifted the injured police officials to hospital.

GUJRAT (Dunya News) – At least six police officials were wounded when prisoners staged a protest at the District Jail Gujrat on Thursday, Dunya News reported.

According to sources, the protesting prisoners at the District Jail Gujrat went on a rampage and pelted stones at the police, causing injuries to six police officials. They also set ablaze furniture and other equipment of the jail.

A heavy contingent of police reached the spot to bring the situation under control. Rescue 1122 teams also reached the spot and shifted the injured police officials to hospital.