Coimbatore Central Prison Transfers Seven Inmates to Different Facilities Across Tamil Nadu
In a significant administrative move, seven inmates from the Coimbatore Central Prison were transferred to different prisons across Tamil Nadu on Thursday. The transfers were executed on administrative grounds, according to official prison sources, who cited ongoing issues with the prisoners' behavior and cooperation.
Reasons Behind the Prisoner Transfers
Prison authorities revealed that the seven inmates had been consistently uncooperative and were frequently involved in quarrels with both prison staff members and fellow inmates. This disruptive behavior necessitated the transfers to maintain order and security within the correctional facility. The decision underscores the prison administration's commitment to ensuring a safe and controlled environment for all.
Details of the Transferred Inmates
The transferred prisoners include six individuals convicted in the high-profile 2017 murder of iron scrap merchant H Farooq. These convicts are Saddam Hussain (also known as Sadam), Samsudeen (alias Samsu or Koolai Samsu), Ansath (alias Anu), Akram Zindha, Jaffar Ali (alias Jaffar), and Abdul Munal (alias Munaf). Additionally, Asif Musthahin from Erode, identified as an ISIS sympathiser, was among those relocated.
Specific Transfer Locations
The inmates have been dispersed to various central prisons in Tamil Nadu to mitigate any potential for further disturbances:
- Akram Zindha has been moved to the Madurai Central Prison.
- Saddam Hussain, Jaffar Ali, and Abdul Munaf have been transferred to the Salem Central Prison.
- Ansath and Shamsudeen have been shifted to the Vellore Central Prison.
- Asif Musthahin has been relocated to the Cuddalore Central Prison.
Recent Incident Involving Asif Musthahin
In a related development, the Race Course police registered a case against Asif Musthahin on Tuesday for allegedly damaging lights at the central prison. According to reports, he broke a light after a warder instructed him to appear before a judge via videoconferencing. Musthahin allegedly argued with the warder and refused to cooperate, highlighting the behavioral issues that led to his transfer.
This incident further illustrates the challenges faced by prison staff in managing inmates with disruptive tendencies. The transfers are part of broader efforts by the Tamil Nadu prison department to address such issues proactively and uphold institutional discipline.
