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Delhi Court Orders Protection for Aaftab Poonawala After Jail Threats
Delhi court orders Tihar jail to ensure safety of Aaftab Amin Poonawala after inmates threaten to slash his face.
In brief
Delhi court orders Tihar jail to ensure safety of Aaftab Amin Poonawala after inmates threaten to slash his face. Delhi court directs Tihar jail to protect Aaftab Amin Poonawala from inmate threats following claims of face slashing with improvised weapons. Originally reported by Ndtv.
Court Orders Protection for Poonawala
Delhi court directs Tihar jail to ensure safety of Aaftab Amin Poonawala after he claims inmates threatened to slash his face with improvised weapons.
“The court deems fit to direct the concerned Jail Superintendent to take immediate steps to ensure safety and security of the accused”
Threats Inside Tihar Jail
Poonawala reported inmates threatened to slash his face with improvised weapons for the past 10 days.
“Aaftab Amin Poonawala claimed threats from inmates to slash his face with improvised weapons”
Court's Safety Directive
Court ordered jail to move Poonawala to separate ward if needed to ensure his safety.
“The court deems fit to direct the concerned Jail Superintendent to take immediate steps to ensure safety and security of the accused”
Jail Safety Concerns
Poonawala is currently in Jail No. 4A of Tihar Jail, a special cell and punishment ward.
“Poonawala informed the court that he was currently lodged in Jail No. 4A of Tihar Jail”
Court's Compliance Order
Court directed jail authorities to file action-taken report on safety measures for Poonawala.
“It directed that a copy of its order be sent to the jail authorities and the investigating officer for compliance”
Case Background
The case involves the 2022 murder of Shraddha Walkar, a 27-year-old call centre employee by her live-in partner Poonawala.
“The case relates to the 2022 murder of Shraddha Walkar, a 27-year-old call centre employee”
Prosecution Allegations
Prosecution alleged Poonawala strangled Walkar, chopped her body into pieces, stored in refrigerator, and disposed over days in Delhi.
“The prosecution alleged that he strangled her, chopped her body into multiple pieces, stored them in a refrigerator and disposed of them over several days in different parts of delhi”
Arrest Details
Poonawala was arrested on November 12, 2022, after renting a flat in Mehrauli where murder occurred.
“Poonawala, who had rented a flat in Delhi's Mehrauli where the alleged murder took place, was arrested on November 12, 2022”
Case Timeline
Trial has been pending since 2023, Walkar's father Vikas Walkar passed away in 2025.
“The trial in the case has been pending since 2023. Walkar's father, Vikas Walkar, who had pursued the case after her death, passed away in 2025”
The short version
Delhi court directs Tihar jail to protect Aaftab Amin Poonawala from inmate threats following claims of face slashing with improvised weapons.
