Baburam Singh, a convicted murder, was taken to the hospital due to breathing issues.
Etah:
A jail official was suspended on Thursday for chaining a 92-year-old prisoner to his hospital bed during treatment in Uttar Pradesh s Etah district, the authorities said.
After a picture, posted on social media, showed the old man sitting on a hospital bed, wearing an oxygen mask with his feet chained to its footboard, UP Additional Director General (Jail), Anand Kumar ordered warder Ashok Yadav s suspension and sought clarification from his supervisory officer.
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Baburam Balwan Singh (92), a convicted murderer, was lodged at district jail of Etah, Jailor Kuldeep Singh Bhadauria said, adding he was taken to a hospital on Sunday due to breathing problems and was referred to Aligarh.